2026.09.1107:18:22UTC+00Turkey Retail Sales at Over 1-Year Low

Retail sales in Turkey increased by 10.4% year-on-year in July 2026, easing from a downwardly revised 11.5% in June. This was the weakest annual growth since March 2025, largely reflecting slower sales in several categories: other household equipment in specialized stores (0.7% vs 2.1% in June), other goods in specialized stores (20.5% vs 25.4%), non-specialized stores (3.6% vs 4.2%), and trade not conducted in stores, stalls, or markets (19.2% vs 23.4%).

In contrast, sales growth strengthened for food, beverages, and tobacco in specialized stores (4.2% vs 0.6%); automotive fuel in specialized stores (8.0% vs 1.3%); information and communication equipment in specialized stores (10.9% vs 10.5%); cultural and recreation goods in specialized stores (10.9% vs 7.1%); and sales via stalls and markets (18.7% vs 13.4%). On a seasonally adjusted monthly basis, retail sales rose 0.2%, slowing from a 0.5% increase in June.