Oct 12, 2011

Brazil: Retail Sales


The retail sales volume index grew 6.2% in July, compared to same month in the previous year, according to IBGE. In relation to July, it fell by 0.4%. The retail nominal revenue rose 12.3% compared to same month in the previous year and 0.3% over the month before. The following chart shows the evolution of the volume of sales.


Source: IBGE


Items with the largest growth, compared to same month in the previous year, were (i) furniture and domestic appliances and (ii) office, computer and communication equipment, with growth of 16.9% and 25.3% respectively. The table below shows the main items that compose the volume index of retail sales.


Source: IBGE

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