Romania: Statistical Office: Romania Retail Sales Down 1.6% YoY In December (…)

February 5, 2026

Statistical Office: Romania Retail Sales Down 1.6% YoY In December 2025
Feb 5, 2026

Statistical Office: Romania Retail Sales Down 1.6% YoY In December 2025.

Retail sales volume in Romania (excluding the trade with motor vehicles and motorcycles) fell by 1.6% in unadjusted data and by 2% when adjusted for seasonality and number of working days, in December 2025 compared to December 2024, the country’s statistical office INS said on Thursday (Feb. 5).

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