Increase in Spain's Retail Sales by 6.2% in June Compared to the Previous Year
Spanish Retail Sales See Strongest Growth in Over Three Years
Spanish retail sales experienced a significant boost in June 2025, with a year-on-year increase of 6.2%, according to the latest data released by the National Statistics Institute (INE). This marks the strongest growth since January 2022 and indicates an overall healthy retail sector.
The revised May retail sales figure, previously estimated at 4.8%, has been increased to 5.0%. This means that the June growth of 6.2% surpassed the revised May growth rate. On a seasonally adjusted monthly basis, retail trade also grew by 1.1% in June, improving from a 0.2% monthly increase in May.
Here's a breakdown of the retail sales growth for May and June:
| Month | Year-on-Year Retail Sales Growth (calendar-adjusted, inflation-excluded) | Seasonally Adjusted Monthly Growth | |--------|----------------------------------------------|-------------------------------| | May | Revised to 5.0% (from preliminary 4.8%) | 0.2% | | June | 6.2% | 1.1% |
The stronger June figure reflects an acceleration in consumer spending across various categories, boosting retail sales beyond the already solid May figures. The retail sales data for June was provided by the National Statistics Institute (INE) on a calendar-adjusted basis and excluding the effects of inflation.
This second consecutive month of significant growth in retail sales in Spain is a positive sign for the economy, reflecting robust consumer demand for both non-food items and food products. The retail sales data for June was reported by Reuters, with the report being edited by Emma Pinedo. The data was released by the National Statistics Institute (INE) on Tuesday.
The preliminary retail sales data for May, which was 4.8%, was revised up by the National Statistics Institute (INE). The retail sales data for June, on a calendar-adjusted basis and excluding the effects of inflation, marks the second consecutive month of significant growth in retail sales in Spain.
The boost in Spanish retail sales in June 2025, with a year-on-year increase of 6.2%, indicates a dynamic trend in the business sector, specifically the finance sector since retail sales are a key indicator of consumer confidence and spending. With the retail sales data for June surpassing the revised May growth rate, it is predicted that this growth will positively influence the overall financial performance of businesses in Spain.
