22.12.202510:06:32UTC+00Poland Retail Sales Growth Eases in November

In November 2025, Poland's retail sales experienced a year-on-year growth of 3.1%, marking a deceleration from the 5.4% increase observed in October and falling short of market expectations for a 3.9% rise. The slowdown was most notable in the motor vehicles, motorcycles, and parts sectors, which grew by 12.9%, down from 15.6% in October, as well as in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and orthopedic equipment, which saw growth slow to 2.1% from 5.6%. Additionally, the trade in food, beverages, and tobacco products experienced a decline of 2.9% after a previous increase of 0.6%. The decrease was more pronounced in newspapers, books, and other specialized store sales, which dropped by 5.2%, following a 3.3% decline in October. Conversely, there was a faster sales growth in textiles, clothing, and footwear, with an increase of 12.2% compared to 9% in October, as well as in furniture, radio, TV, and household appliances, which grew by 16.6% from 13.9%. The sales of solid, liquid, and gaseous fuels also saw a rise of 5.9% from 4.7%. However, on a monthly basis, retail activity saw a downturn, decreasing by 3.3% in November, contrasting with a 6.7% growth noted in the previous month.