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Published: 13 July 2012

Retail trade sales grew by 3.7 per cent in May

According to Statistics Finland, retail trade sales increased by 3.7 per cent in May from May 2011. Over the same time period, the volume of retail trade sales, from which the impact of prices has been eliminated, grew by 0.2 per cent. In daily consumer goods trade, sales grew by 5.0 per cent and in department store trade by 1.9 per cent year-on-year. Wholesale trade sales went up by 2.5 per cent and motor vehicle trade sales by 2.4 per cent from twelve months back. In total trade, sales increased by 2.7 per cent in May.

Annual change in turnover in trade industries, % (TOL 2008)

In the January to May period, sales were up by 5.6 per cent in retail trade and by 6.1 per cent in wholesale trade on the respective period of the previous year. Motor vehicle trade sales were up by 10.0 per cent. In total trade, sales were up by 6.5 per cent in January to May on the respective period of the year before.

Amended motor vehicle tax legislation influences motor vehicle trade sales in 2012

An amendment concerning the motor vehicle tax that is levied at first registration entered into force on 1 April 2012. According to it, the amount of tax is now based on the volume of carbon dioxide emissions that correspond with the combined consumption of the vehicle. The tax on passenger cars and vans rises if the emissions exceed 110g/km. The impacts of the amended taxation on motor vehicle prices will also be seen in the development of motor vehicle trade sales in 2012.

Source: Turnover of trade, Statistics Finland

Inquiries: Jarkko Niemistö 09 1734 2951, Tiina Talvio 09 1734 2698, palvelut.suhdanne@stat.fi

Director in charge: Hannele Orjala

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Updated 13.07.2012