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Turkiye’s trade sales volume rises 7.6% YoY in January
Retail activity remained the main driver of the expansion. Retail trade sales volume increased 18.8 per cent YoY in January, highlighting continued consumer demand despite broader economic volatility, TurkStat said in a press release.
Retail sales in Turkiye rose strongly in January 2026, driven by demand for textiles, clothing and footwear, according to TurkStat.
The trade sales volume index increased 7.6 per cent year on year, while retail trade sales volume surged 18.8 per cent.
Textiles, clothing and footwear grew 14.9 per cent annually.
On a monthly basis, trade sales rose 0.1 per cent and retail sales increased 2.4 per cent.
Sector-wise, retail trade excluding watches and jewellery recorded an 11.1 per cent annual increase, while the textiles, clothing and footwear segment grew 14.9 per cent YoY, reflecting sustained spending on apparel and related products.
On a month-on-month (MoM) basis, total trade sales volume edged up 0.1 per cent in January compared with December. Within the trade categories, wholesale trade declined 1.6 per cent.
Retail trade continued to expand on a monthly basis as well, with the retail sales volume index increasing 2.4 per cent MoM. Retail trade excluding watches and jewellery grew 0.8 per cent, while textiles, clothing and footwear sales increased 1.3 per cent over the previous month.
Fibre2Fashion News Desk (SG)