Wholesale and retail trade sales statistics, 6th period 2008

In November and December (the sixth term) 2008, the turnover rose by only 0.1 per cent, compared with the same period in 2007.

From 2007 to 2008, the sales of motor vehicles decreased by NOK 9.2 billion. This is equivalent to a decrease of 7.9 per cent. Retail sales of automotive fuel increased by NOK 3.4 billion, or 7.9 per cent in the same period. In November and December last year, sales of motor vehicles and automotive fuel decreased by 25.1 and 5.1 per cent respectively, compared to the same period in 2007.

From 2007 to 2008, the turnover in wholesale rose by NOK 55.3 billion or 7.5 per cent. In November and December, wholesale had a decrease of NOK 2.4 billion compared to the same months in 2007. This is equivalent to a decrease of 1.8 per cent.

The figures do not include value added tax.

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 2007. Turnover excluding VAT. NOK million
• Table 5 Turnover statistics except wholesale on a fee or contract basis 2008. Turnover excluding VAT. NOK million