Wholesale and retail trade sales statistics, 6th period 2004

In November and December 2004 retail sales increased by NOK 3.3 billion, or 6.6 per cent, compared with the same period in 2003.

The figures do not include value added tax.

Sales of motor vehicles rose by NOK 14.8 billion from 2003 to 2004. This is equivalent to a rise of 18.5 per cent. In November and December 2004 sales of motor vehicles rose by NOK 4.7 billion, or 35.3 per cent, compared with the same period in 2003.

Sales by wholesalers increased by NOK 48.7, or 9.2 per cent, from 2003 to 2004. In November and December 2004 sales by wholesalers rose by NOK 12.3 billion compared with the same period in 2003. This is equivalent to an increase of 12.9 per cent.

Tables:

• Table 1 Sales statistics of retail sales excluding sales of motorized vehicles and petrol. Sales exlude VAT Sales by county (Corrected 10 May 2005)
• Table 2 Sale, maintenance and repair of motor vehicles, motorcycles; retail sale of automotive fuel. 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 2003. Turnover excluding VAT. NOK million
• Table 5 Turnover statistics except wholesale on a fee or contract basis 2004. Turnover excluding VAT. NOK million (Corrected 10 May 2005)