Retail sales in Ireland rose by 0.4% month-on-month in June 2026, matching the pace recorded in the previous month. The largest volume increases were recorded in electrical goods (+1.8%), clothing, footwear, and textiles (+1.5%), bars (+1.2%), books, newspapers, and stationery (+1.2%). Fuel sales also strengthened, rising 6.0% in value and 0.4% in volume, reflecting elevated fuel prices amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Meanwhile, gains were partly capped by notable declines in furniture and lighting (-1.8%) and pharmaceuticals, medical, and cosmetic articles (-1.4%). On an annual basis, retail activity grew by 0.6% in June, easing from an upwardly revised 0.9% rise in the preceding period. source: Central Statistics Office Ireland

Retail Sales in Ireland increased 0.40 percent in June of 2026 over the previous month. Retail Sales MoM in Ireland averaged 0.32 percent from 2000 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 38.40 percent in June of 2020 and a record low of -38.20 percent in April of 2020. This page provides the latest reported value for - Ireland Retail Sales MoM - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Ireland Retail Sales MoM - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on August of 2026.

Retail Sales in Ireland increased 0.40 percent in June of 2026 over the previous month. Retail Sales MoM in Ireland is expected to be 0.40 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Ireland Retail Sales MoM is projected to trend around 0.50 percent in 2027 and 0.40 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-06-29 10:00 AM
Retail Sales MoM
May 0.0% 0.5% -0.4%
2026-07-28 10:00 AM
Retail Sales MoM
Jun 0.4% 0.4% -0.2%
2026-08-28 10:00 AM
Retail Sales MoM
Jul 0.4% 0.2%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Spending 37833.00 37495.00 EUR Million Mar 2026
Disposable Personal Income 410053.00 423844.00 EUR Million Dec 2025
Household Saving Ratio 10.90 14.70 percent Dec 2025
Retail Sales MoM 0.40 0.40 percent Jun 2026
Retail Sales YoY 0.60 0.90 percent Jun 2026


Ireland Retail Sales MoM
In Ireland, the Retail sales report provides an aggregated measure of sales of retail goods and services over a specific time period. In Ireland, Retail sales are seasonal, volatile and relatively important to the overall economy.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
0.40 0.40 38.40 -38.20 2000 - 2026 percent Monthly
Constant Prices, SA

News Stream
Ireland Retail Activity Growth Holds Steady
Retail sales in Ireland rose by 0.4% month-on-month in June 2026, matching the pace recorded in the previous month. The largest volume increases were recorded in electrical goods (+1.8%), clothing, footwear, and textiles (+1.5%), bars (+1.2%), books, newspapers, and stationery (+1.2%). Fuel sales also strengthened, rising 6.0% in value and 0.4% in volume, reflecting elevated fuel prices amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Meanwhile, gains were partly capped by notable declines in furniture and lighting (-1.8%) and pharmaceuticals, medical, and cosmetic articles (-1.4%). On an annual basis, retail activity grew by 0.6% in June, easing from an upwardly revised 0.9% rise in the preceding period.
2026-07-28
Ireland Retail Activity Falls 0.2% in April
Retail sales in Ireland fell by 0.2% month-on-month in April 2026, following a downwardly revised 0.5% decline in the previous month. The largest volume decreases were recorded in clothing, footwear, and textiles (-2.9%), fuel (-2.3%), department stores (-2%), and electrical goods (-2%). Meanwhile, the overall decline was partly offset by stronger gains in books, newspapers, and stationery (+4.6%), food, beverages, and tobacco in specialised stores (+3.9%), pharmaceuticals, medical and cosmetic articles (+3.6%), and bars (+1.8%). On an annual basis, retail activity declined by 0.5% in April, reversing a downwardly revised 0.9% increase recorded in the preceding month.
2026-05-28
Ireland Retail Sales Rebound in March
Retail sales in Ireland increased 0.2% month-over-month in March 2026, following a 0.6% drop in February. The highest volume increases were recorded in electrical goods (+3.3%); hardware, paints & glass (+3%), and other retail sales (+2.4%) while the largest monthly volume decreases were seen in books, newspapers & stationery (-4.2%) and bars (-2.7%). In volume terms, fuel sales remained relatively stable, but the value soared 7.7%, reflecting the inflation currently being experienced in the sector. Year-on-year, retail sales increased 1.6% in March 2026, following an upwardly revised 1.3% gain in February.
2026-04-29