FX.co ★ Russia Retail Sales Rise More than Expected

In November 2025, Russia experienced a slowing in its retail trade growth, which registered a 3.3% increase year-over-year. This decline followed a 4.8% rise in October, although November's figures still surpassed market predictions of a 1.8% rise. Notably, growth within trade organizations, which saw a 4% increase, helped to counterbalance a significant 14.2% drop in sales at retail markets and fairs. Comparatively, on a month-to-month basis, retail sales declined by 3.1% in November, undoing a 2.7% gain observed in October. In the broader context, retail trade grew by 2.5% during the first eleven months of the year compared to the same timeframe in 2024.