Economy · Cyprus
Cyprus records highest retail growth in EU at 8.4% in May 2026
4 sourcesFirst reported 16 days agoUpdated 14 days ago
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- Cyprus reported an 8.4% increase in retail trade volume for May 2026, the highest in the European Union.
- The increase was noted in data released by Eurostat, the statistical office of the EU.
- This growth outpaced the EU average of 1.9% and 1.6% in the Eurozone.
- Retail sales in Cyprus showed both the largest monthly and annual increase among EU member states.
- The figures indicate a strong performance in the Cypriot retail sector compared to other EU countries.
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Cyprus Mail+19h
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All coverage
center
Eurostat: Στο 8,4% η αύξηση τζίρου στο λιανεμπόριο Κύπρου, η μεγαλύτερη στην ΕΕ
Politis· 16 days ago
center
Eurostat: Η Κύπρος πρώτη στην ΕΕ σε μηνιαία-ετήσια αύξηση λιανικού εμπορίου
Sigmalive· 15 days ago

right
Cyprus retail sales rise at the top of the EU
ekathimerini.com· 14 days ago

right
Cyprus leads European retail growth in May
Cyprus Mail· 15 days ago