Latvia’s retail sector lost some momentum in March 2026, with year-over-year sales growth easing to 3.90%, down from 4.30% in February 2026. The latest data, updated on 29 April 2026, indicate that while consumer activity remains in positive territory, the pace of expansion has moderated slightly.
Both readings reflect annual comparisons, measuring how retail turnover in each month stacks up against the same month a year earlier. February’s figure showed the strongest recent gain, but March’s softer result suggests that the retail upswing may be stabilizing rather than accelerating. Investors and policymakers will be watching upcoming releases to determine whether this slowdown signals a temporary pause or the start of a more prolonged cooling in consumer-driven growth.
