Cyprus leads EU in retail sales growth

Retail trade volumes in Cyprus recorded the strongest annual growth in the EU in November 2025, as consumer spending accelerated on the island, while monthly gains across Europe remained modest, according to Eurostat.

Across the European Union and the euro area, seasonally adjusted retail trade volume increased by 0.2 per cent in November 2025 compared with October 2025.

In October 2025, retail trade volumes had grown by 0.3 per cent in the euro area and by 0.2 per cent in the EU.