Romania sees large decline in retail sales in January 2026
Retail sales decreased by 6.5% in Romania in January 2026 compared to the same month last year. The drop constitutes the largest decline in retail sales since the pandemic, amid a general decrease in purchasing power due to persistent high…
Radu Dumitrescu · Journalist
· Updated · 2 min read
Retail sales decreased by 6.5% in Romania in January 2026 compared to the same month last year. The drop constitutes the largest decline in retail sales since the pandemic, amid a general decrease in purchasing power due to persistent high inflation and increased taxation.
The decline in consumption affects the entire economic chain, from producers and processors to distributors, according to Feliciu Paraschiv, vice-president of the National Association of Small and Medium Retailers in Romania, cited by Economedia.
