Retail sales surged in September

In September 2026, retail sales in Hungary increased by 4.3% compared to the same month last year, reaching 1,752 billion HUF. Food and mixed food stores saw a slight decline of 0.1%, while non-food retail grew by 8.7% and fuel retail by 6.2%. Specifically, the sales volume in food stores rose by 0.9%, but specialized food stores experienced a 3.3% decrease. Various sectors showed significant growth, with mixed goods stores increasing by 9.8%, clothing stores by 9.6%, and pharmacies by 8.7%. The online retail sector, accounting for 9.4% of total sales, grew by 12%. Overall, 46% of retail sales came from food stores, 38% from non-food retail, and 17% from fuel stations.