August Trade and Retail Sales Volume Data Announced
According to TURKSTAT's August data, trade sales volume showed a limited increase on an annual basis, while retail sales volume recorded increases on both annual and monthly rates.
According to the August trade sales volume data announced by the Turkish Statistical Institute, while overall trade volume saw a 0.6 percent annual increase, retail sales recorded a growth of 1.4 percent on a monthly basis.
Annual Developments in Trade Sales Volume
According to the data announced by the Turkish Statistical Institute, trade sales volume experienced a 0.6 percent increase in August 2026 compared to the same period of the previous year.
Annual Changes on a Sectoral Basis
In August, wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor land vehicles and motorcycles decreased by 11.2 percent. Wholesale trade sales volume decreased by 1.9 percent, while retail trade sales volume increased by 10.1 percent on an annual basis.
Monthly Retail Sales Increase
According to the official data released, retail sales volume recorded an increase of 1.4 percent on a monthly basis. General trade sales volume rose by 0.2 percent compared to the previous month.
Monthly Performances of Sectors
In August, the sales volume for motor vehicle and motorcycle trade and repair decreased by 1.0 percent monthly. Wholesale trade sales volume declined by 0.2 percent, while retail trade sales volume showed an increase of 1.4 percent.