Turkey’s retail sector contracted in April 2026, with seasonally adjusted sales falling 1.7% month-over-month, according to data updated on 16 June 2026. The decline marks a sharp reversal from the previous month’s 2.6% increase, highlighting renewed fragility in consumer demand.
On a month-over-month basis, April’s negative reading contrasts with March’s solid expansion, when retail activity had shown momentum. The current figure of -1.7% reflects how quickly purchasing patterns can shift in a volatile economic environment.
The comparison is based on changes from one month to the next: the latest “actual” value measures the change in April relative to March, while the “previous” figure captured March’s change versus February. The move from 2.6% to -1.7% will likely prompt closer scrutiny of underlying consumer confidence and spending power in the coming months.
