Wholesale and retail trade sales statistics, 3rd period 2005

The figures do not include value added tax.

Sales of motor vehicles rose by NOK 2.4 billion, or 5.3 per cent, in the first six months of 2005 compared with the same period last year.

Sales by wholesalers rose by NOK 20.9 billion in the first six months of 2005 compared with the same period in 2004. This is equivalent to an increase of 7.6 per cent.

Tables:

• Table 1 Sales statistics of retail sales excluding sales of motorized vehicles and petrol. Sales exlude VAT Sales by county
• 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 2004. Turnover excluding VAT. NOK million
• Table 5 Turnover statistics except wholesale on a fee or contract basis 2005. Turnover excluding VAT. Million kroner