Retail sales in Ireland rose by 0.6% month-on-month in August 2026, easing from an upwardly revised six-month high of 1.6% in the previous month, marking the weakest growth since April. The slowdown was mainly driven by notable declines in sales of pharmaceuticals, medical and cosmetic articles (-4.3%) and fuel (-2.8%). Fuel sales also weakened, falling by 2.3% in value, while increasing by 1.8% in volume. On the other hand, the declines were partly offset by increases in sales of furniture and lighting (+2.6%), clothing, footwear, and textiles (+2.2%), and bars (+1.9%). On an annual basis, retail activity jumped 4.3% in August, following an upwardly revised 2.7% growth in the preceding period, marking the highest growth since August 2023. source: Central Statistics Office Ireland

Retail Sales in Ireland increased 0.60 percent in August 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 October of 2026.

Retail Sales in Ireland increased 0.60 percent in August 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
2026-08-28 10:00 AM
Retail Sales MoM
Jul 1.3% 0.5% 0.2%
2026-09-30 10:00 AM
Retail Sales MoM
Aug 0.6% 1.6% -0.4%
2026-10-28 11:00 AM
Retail Sales MoM
Sep 0.6% 0.4%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Spending 38209.00 37851.00 EUR Million Jun 2026
Disposable Personal Income 410053.00 423844.00 EUR Million Dec 2025
Household Saving Ratio 19.10 18.70 percent Mar 2026
Retail Sales MoM 0.60 1.60 percent Aug 2026
Retail Sales YoY 4.30 2.70 percent Aug 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
0.60 1.60 38.40 -38.20 2000 - 2026 percent Monthly
Constant Prices, SA

News Stream
Ireland Retail Sales Growth Eases in August
Retail sales in Ireland rose by 0.6% month-on-month in August 2026, easing from an upwardly revised six-month high of 1.6% in the previous month, marking the weakest growth since April. The slowdown was mainly driven by notable declines in sales of pharmaceuticals, medical and cosmetic articles (-4.3%) and fuel (-2.8%). Fuel sales also weakened, falling by 2.3% in value, while increasing by 1.8% in volume. On the other hand, the declines were partly offset by increases in sales of furniture and lighting (+2.6%), clothing, footwear, and textiles (+2.2%), and bars (+1.9%). On an annual basis, retail activity jumped 4.3% in August, following an upwardly revised 2.7% growth in the preceding period, marking the highest growth since August 2023.
2026-09-30
Ireland Retail Activity Rise the Most in 6 Months
Retail sales in Ireland advanced by 1.3% month-on-month in July 2026, up from an upwardly revised 0.5% increase in the previous month, marking the strongest reading in six months. The largest volume increases were recorded in motor trade (+8.5%), fuel (+7.0%), and pharmaceuticals, medical, and cosmetic articles (+3.4%). Fuel sales also strengthened, rising 2.4% in value and 7.0% in volume, reflecting elevated fuel prices amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Meanwhile, gains were partly offset by notable declines in department stores (-1.3%), books, newspapers, and stationery (-0.3%), and other retail sales (-0.1%). On an annual basis, retail activity jumped 2.2% in July, following an upwardly revised 0.9% growth in the preceding period.
2026-08-28
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