Andorra Large Retail Sales Rise 4.3% in March on Non-Food Surge

Retail sales at Andorra's large commercial surfaces rose 4.3% in March year-on-year at current prices, propelled by a 10.5% surge in non-food products, according to data from the Department of Statistics in Andorra la Vella.

Food sales edged down 0.3% over the same period. Inflation-adjusted, the sector's growth moderated to 0.8%, with non-food items up 6.2%—moving the index from 72.5 to 77.1—while food fell 3%, from 97.2 to 94.2. The overall index reached 86.5.

Employment at these outlets climbed 3.3% year-on-year and 1% from February. Women comprised 64.7% of the workforce, a 6% interannual rise, while men made up 35.3%, down 9.4%. Full-time contracts accounted for 90.9% of positions.

Across broader retail trade, including fuels and other goods, sales increased 2.1% at current prices. Fuel sales gained 4.8% and other products 4.5%, countering a 6.1% drop in food. Adjusted for inflation, growth stood at 1.2%, with the index at 84.4. Only other products advanced 0.5% (74.9 to 75.3), as food plunged 8.7% (80.7 to 73.6) and fuels declined 5.6% (115.7 to 109.3).

On a monthly basis, total retail sales jumped 12.8% from February, attributed to the RN-20 road reopening on 9 March following its 31 January closure, which had disrupted commerce. Broader retail employment dipped 2% year-on-year and 0.2% from February. Women held 60.2% of jobs, up 5.1% interannually, with men at 39.8%, down 6.9%; full-time roles covered 85.2%.

Rising prices continue to weigh on food sales in both segments, though non-food demand and fuel recovery supported overall gains. No further breakdowns or forecasts are available.