Retail sales in Bulgaria rose by 5.9% year-on-year in August 2026, following a six-month low of 5.6% in the previous month. Activity increased in automotive fuels and lubricants (8.3% vs 6.6% in July) and non-food goods, except automotive fuels and lubricants (4.2% vs 4.1%), driven largely by higher sales in computer and communication equipment and other consumer goods (4.6% vs 1.9%), and mail order, telephone or internet (28.1% vs 22.5%). Moreover, sales growth remained steady in food, beverages, and tobacco (at 7.5%). On a monthly basis, retail activity grew by 0.3% in August, rebounding from a downwardly revised 0.3% drop in the preceding period. source: National Statistical Institute, Bulgaria

Retail Sales in Bulgaria increased 5.90 percent in August of 2026 over the same month in the previous year. Retail Sales YoY in Bulgaria averaged 6.65 percent from 2001 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 25.20 percent in March of 2007 and a record low of -13.30 percent in January of 2010. This page provides - Bulgaria Retail Sales YoY - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Bulgaria Retail Sales YoY - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on October of 2026.

Retail Sales in Bulgaria increased 5.90 percent in August of 2026 over the same month in the previous year. Retail Sales YoY in Bulgaria is expected to be 3.60 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Bulgaria Retail Sales YoY is projected to trend around 2.40 percent in 2027 and 2.20 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-09-08 08:00 AM
Retail Sales YoY
Jul 5.6% 7.1% 6.7%
2026-10-07 08:00 AM
Retail Sales YoY
Aug 5.9% 5.6% 5.0%
2026-11-06 09:00 AM
Retail Sales YoY
Sep 5.9% 4.5%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Confidence -25.70 -28.60 points Sep 2026
Consumer Spending 12294.24 12108.91 EUR Million Jun 2026
Retail Sales MoM 0.30 -0.30 percent Aug 2026
Retail Sales YoY 5.90 5.60 percent Aug 2026


Bulgaria Retail Sales YoY
In Bulgaria, the year-over-year change in Retail sales compares the aggregated sales of retail goods and services during a certain month to the same month a year ago.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
5.90 5.60 25.20 -13.30 2001 - 2026 percent Monthly
Constant Prices, WDA

News Stream
Bulgaria Retail Sales Growth Accelerates in August
Retail sales in Bulgaria rose by 5.9% year-on-year in August 2026, following a six-month low of 5.6% in the previous month. Activity increased in automotive fuels and lubricants (8.3% vs 6.6% in July) and non-food goods, except automotive fuels and lubricants (4.2% vs 4.1%), driven largely by higher sales in computer and communication equipment and other consumer goods (4.6% vs 1.9%), and mail order, telephone or internet (28.1% vs 22.5%). Moreover, sales growth remained steady in food, beverages, and tobacco (at 7.5%). On a monthly basis, retail activity grew by 0.3% in August, rebounding from a downwardly revised 0.3% drop in the preceding period.
2026-10-07
Bulgaria Retail Sales Growth Hits Six-Month Low
Retail sales in Bulgaria rose 5.6% year-on-year in July 2026, easing from a 7.1% increase in June and marking the slowest growth since January 2026. Activity eased for non-food products excluding fuel (4.1% vs 9.9%), with growth slowing in textiles, clothing, and footwear (14.7% vs 22.5%), mail-order and internet retail (22.5% vs. 26.4%), and computer and communications equipment (1.9% vs 8.0%). Meanwhile, activity accelerated for food, beverages, and tobacco (7.5% vs 4.1%) and automotive fuel in specialized stores (6.6% vs 3.1%). Growth in pharmaceutical and medical goods, cosmetics, and toiletries also edged up (1.5% vs 1.0%), while sales of food, beverages, and tobacco in specialized stores improved (-0.2% vs -1.0%). On a monthly basis, retail sales fell 0.2% in July, reversing a 0.5% increase in June.
2026-09-08
Bulgaria Retail Sales Growth Slows in June
Retail sales in Bulgaria eased by 7.1% year-on-year in June from a 7.9% growth in the previous month. Activity slowed for automotive fuels in specialized stores (3.1% vs. 13.7%) and food, beverages, and tobacco (4.1% vs. 4.7%). Meanwhile, non-food products excluding fuel accelerated to 9.9% from 8.3%, supported by stronger sales in non-specialized stores (10.6% vs. 10.2%), mail-order and internet retail (26.4% vs. 19.1%), and textiles, clothing, and footwear (22.5% vs. 23.0%). However, growth also eased in household appliances, furniture, and other household goods (9.0% vs. 11.2%) and computer and communications equipment (8.0% vs. 4.0%), while pharmaceutical and medical goods, cosmetics, and toiletries returned to growth (1.0% vs. -2.5%). On a monthly basis, retail sales rose 0.5% in June, easing from a revised 0.7% increase in May.
2026-08-07