Cyprus retail sales volumes rise 7.0% in August

Nicosia, Cyprus. Retail sales volumes in Cyprus rose by 7.0 per cent year-on-year in August 2026, indicating continued strong growth in consumer activity, according to data released by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat) on Friday. The Turnover Value Index increased by 9.3 per cent compared with August 2025.

Retail growth over the first eight months

The volume index measures sales after removing the effect of price changes. Over the first eight months of 2026, retail sales volume increased by 6.4 per cent, while turnover value rose by 9.3 per cent compared with the same period in 2025.

Non-food goods record strong gains

Non-food goods were among the strongest performers, with sales volumes rising by 11.2 per cent in August and 9.8 per cent over the January–August period.

Information and communication equipment recorded the sharpest increase, with sales volumes rising by 24.8 per cent in August and 21.7 per cent over the first eight months.

Clothing and footwear volumes increased by 16.7 per cent in August and 12.0 per cent over the eight-month period. Household equipment, including construction materials, furniture, electrical appliances and lighting, recorded volume growth of 12.0 per cent.

Sales volumes of cultural and recreation goods, including books, stationery, sports equipment and toys, increased by 12.7 per cent in August.

Food sales rise while fuel volumes decline

Food sales grew at a slower pace, with volumes across non-specialised and specialised food stores increasing by 4.4 per cent in August and 4.5 per cent during the first eight months.

Supermarket volumes rose by 5.1 per cent in August, while specialised food, beverage and tobacco stores recorded a decline of 1.0 per cent.

Automotive fuel volumes fell by 1.5 per cent in August, although the value of fuel sales increased by 11.4 per cent, reflecting higher prices.