Andorra Large Retail Sales Rise 4.8% in May on Non-Food Surge

Sales at Andorra's large retail outlets increased 4.8% in nominal terms in May from the previous year, driven by an 11.8% rise in non-food products while food sales showed no growth.

Data from the Statistics Department, released on Monday, indicated that real sales volume at constant prices for these outlets grew 1.3% year-on-year. Food products declined 2.9% in real terms—or 1.3% in some breakdowns—while other products advanced 7.8%. Compared to April, nominal sales rose 0.3% month-on-month, using seasonally unadjusted figures.

Employment in large retail grew 5.2% over the year but edged down 0.1% from April. Women comprised 65.5% of the workforce, a 6.2% increase from last year, while men made up 34.5%, down 10%. Full-time contracts held 91.3% of jobs, with part-time at 8.7%.

Across the wider retail sector, nominal sales climbed 9.2% year-on-year, propelled by a 42.4% surge in fuels. Food sales edged up 1.2%, and other products dipped 2.1%. In real terms, overall growth stood at 8%, with fuels up 8.1%, food down 1.8%, and other products off 8.7%.

Sector-wide employment rose 1.5% from a year earlier. Women represented 62% of staff, with 85.9% in full-time positions.