Cyprus retail activity dips in January as EU retail trade edges up

Cyprus recorded a decline in retail trade volume in January 2026, even as the European Union overall registered a modest increase, according to Eurostat.

According to the data, Cyprus retail trade volume fell by 0.8 per cent month-on-month in January 2026, contrasting with a slight increase across the wider European market.

Across the bloc, seasonally adjusted retail trade volume decreased by 0.1 per cent in the euro area while the EU recorded a monthly increase of 0.1 per cent in January 2026 compared with December 2025.