Macro EconomyMedium•6 November 2026•
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Eurozone Retail Sales Fall 0.7% in September as German Demand Weakens
Key Facts
1Seasonally adjusted retail trade volume decreased by 0.7% in the euro area and by 0.6% in the EU in September 2026.
2Germany recorded the largest monthly decrease in retail trade among member states at 2.0%.
3Non-food products excluding automotive fuel saw a 1.2% decline in the euro area.
The seasonally adjusted retail trade volume in the euro area decreased by 0.7% in September 2026. Eurostat reported that retail volume in the European Union also fell by 0.6% during the same period, highlighting a contraction in consumer activity. The decline was primarily driven by non-food products, excluding automotive fuel, which saw a 1.2% drop in the euro area.
Germany recorded the largest monthly decrease in retail trade among member states at 2.0% in September 2026. This data follows the Eurozone Consumer Price Index reaching 104.77 on November 4, 2026, with the annual inflation rate hitting 4% on the same date. Data released on November 6, 2026, confirmed that annual retail sales grew by 0.4%, missing the forecast of 0.6%.