Wholesale and retail trade sales statistics, 5th period 2010

In comparison, the Index of retail sales showed an increase of 1.8 per cent during the same period.

During the first 10 months of 2010, retail sales of other household equipment in specialised stores had a growth of nearly 4 per cent compared to the same period of 2009. Retail sales of other household equipment in specialised stores showed an increase in turnover of NOK 2 billion.

In September and October 2010 the turnover for retail sales increased by slightly more than 1 per cent compared to the same period in 2009.

Major increase within trade and repair of motor vehicles

During the first 10 months of 2010, the turnover within trade and repair of motor vehicles increased by NOK 19 billion, or 15 per cent, compared to the same period of 2009.

In September and October 2010 the turnover in this industry increased by nearly 9 per cent compared to the same period in 2009.

Wholesale up 3 per cent

The turnover in wholesale was NOK 615 billion during the first 10 months of 2010. This is an increase of NOK 16 billion or almost 3 per cent compared to the first 10 months of 2009.

In September and October 2010 the growth was 2.5 per cent compared to the same period of 2009.

Tables:

• Table 1 Sales statistics of retail sales excluding sales of motorized vehicles and petrol. Sales exlude VAT Sales, by county
• Table 2 Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles. Sales excluding VAT. Sales by county
• Table 3 Wholesale trade and commission trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles. Sales exlude VAT Sales, by county
• Table 4 Turnover statistics except wholesale on a fee or contract basis 2009. Turnover excluding VAT. NOK million
• Table 5 Turnover statistics except wholesale on a fee or contract basis 2010. Turnover excluding VAT. NOK million