Economic Buzz: Japan retail sales fall 0.2% in May
27-Jun-2025
10:11
Retail trade in Japan decreased by 0.2% in May compared to the previous month and landed at '12.8 trillion (~$88 billion), according to a report released on Friday by the country's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
On an annual basis, the sales value went up by 2.2%, as the total value of commercial sales reached '50.0 trillion, with 0.2% fewer goods sold compared to May 2024.
Meanwhile, the seasonally adjusted value of sales in the wholesale industry reached '37.3 trillion, marking a year-on-year increase of 0.8%.
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