According to estimates from Eurostat, in September 2019 compared with August 2019, the seasonally adjusted volume of retail trade increased by 0.1% in the euro area (EA19) and by 0.2% in the EU28. In August 2019, the retail trade volume increased by 0.6% in the euro area and by 0.3% in the EU28. In September 2019 compared with September 2018, the calendar adjusted retail sales index increased by 3.1% in the euro area and by 3.2% in the EU28.

In the euro area in September 2019, compared with August 2019, the volume of retail trade increased by 0.4% for automotive fuels and by 0.1% for non-food products while food, drinks and tobacco fell by 0.4%. In the EU28, the retail trade volume increased by 0.3% for automotive fuels and by 0.1% for non-food products while food, drinks and tobacco fell by 0.1%.

In the euro area in September 2019, compared with September 2018, the volume of retail trade increased by 4.6% for non-food products, by 1.6% for automotive fuel and by 1.3% for food, drinks and tobacco. In the EU28, the retail trade volume increased by 4.6% for non-food products, by 2.0% for automotive fuel, and by 1.7% for food, drinks and tobacco.