Wholesale and retail trade sales statistics, 5th period 2005

Retail sales increased by NOK 2.6 billion, or 5.7 per cent in September and October (the 5th period) in 2005 compared to the same period in 2004.

NOK 39.7 billion increase for wholesalers

Wholesalers increased sales by NOK 39.7 billion the first ten months in 2005 compared to the first ten months in 2004. This is equivalent to an increase of 8.3 per cent. In September and October 2005 wholesalers increased sales by 10.4 billion or 9.8 per cent compared to the same period in 2004.

Sales of automotive fuel rose by NOK 2.3 billion

Sales of automotive fuel rose by 2.3 billion or 7.8 per cent the first ten months in 2005 compared to the same period in 2004. Retail sales of motor vehicles increased by NOK 3.6 billion or 4.7 per cent, during this period. Sales of automotive fuel and motor vehicles rose by 10.1 and 3.0 per cent respectively, in September and October 2005 compared to the same period 2004.

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. Turnover excluding VAT. 2004. NOK million
• Table 5 Turnover statistics except wholesale on a fee or contract basis. Turnover excluding VAT. 2005. NOK million