We know Estonia
30.9.2022 | Estonia

Retail trade turnover up 3% in August

Text Mark Taylor
Photo Andrei Chertkov

Retail trade turnover up 3% in August

 

According to Statistics Estonia, in August, the turnover of retail trade enterprises was 924 million euros. When compared with August 2021, turnover increased by 3% at constant prices. 

The increase in retail trade turnover was influenced the most by enterprises engaged in the retail sale of automotive fuel, where turnover grew by 15% year on year. 

“The increase in retail sales of automotive fuel was related to the lower reference base of August last year and the slower rise in automotive fuel prices,” explained Johanna Linda Pihlak, an analyst at Statistics Estonia.

The next biggest increase was recorded in stores selling second-hand goods and in non-store retail sales (stalls, markets, direct sale, etc), where turnover grew by 13%.

Turnover increased by 6% in specialised stores selling computers and their accessories, books, sports equipment, games, toys, etc., by 4% in stores selling via mail order or the internet, by 4% in other non-specialised stores selling predominantly manufactured goods (i.e. department stores), and by 2% in pharmacies and stores selling cosmetics.

At the other end of the spectrum, turnover decreased by 10% in stores selling textiles, clothing and footwear, and by 2% in stores selling household goods and appliances, hardware and building materials. The turnover of grocery stores remained at last year’s levels.

Compared with July 2022, the turnover of retail trade enterprises remained at the same level in August.

 

To learn more about this and similar topics
Computers cosmetics Fuel Retail Trade Second-hand Statistics Estonia Turnover

11.6.2025 | Estonia

Fly from Tallinn to Madeira 

Fly from Tallinn to Madeira 

airBaltic will launch direct flights between Tallinn and Madeira in October. The new route will operate every Sunday from … Read more

31.5.2025 | Estonia

Life in Estonia: A Complete Guide

Life in Estonia: A Complete Guide

What’s the average shelf-life for an Estonian? How happy are they? How much do they drink, and how safe … Read more

24.5.2025 | Estonia

Easter Affected Spring Tourism Numbers

Easter Affected Spring Tourism Numbers

The statistics published by Statistics Estonia on the number of tourists in March were commented on in several newspapers. … Read more

22.5.2025 | Estonia

This Is What’s up in Estonia

This Is What’s up in Estonia

Estonian population decreased According to Statistics Estonia, on 1 January this year, 1,369,995 people lived in Estonia, which means … Read more

14.5.2025 | Restaurants

New Car-Free Pedestrian Zone in Kalamaja

New Car-Free Pedestrian Zone in Kalamaja

The Krulli Quarter (Krulli kvartal) is located in the Kalamaja district of Northern Tallinn. In 1899, the German industrialist … Read more

13.5.2025 | Estonia

Defense tax to be abolished in Estonia, replaced by other tax increases

Defense tax to be abolished in Estonia, replaced by other tax increases

The Estonian government is canceling the 2% defence tax, which was scheduled to come into effect temporarily from the … Read more

10.5.2025 | Estonia

Simulation Involving Sirens and Emergency Alerts on Wednesday

Simulation Involving Sirens and Emergency Alerts on Wednesday

Sirens will howl and emergency text messages will be distributed throughout Estonia on Wednesday, 14 May in conjunction with … Read more

27.4.2025 | Culture

What Estonians Say Can Sometimes Mean the Opposite

What Estonians Say Can Sometimes Mean the Opposite

Every language evolves over time, and Estonian is no different in this sense. What does make Estonian different, however, … Read more