Turkey’s retail sales growth eased in June 2026, signaling a moderation in consumer activity after a stronger expansion in the previous month. Year-over-year retail sales rose 11.8% in June, down from a revised 13.7% increase recorded in May 2026.
The data, updated on 11 August 2026, show that while Turkish consumers continue to spend more than a year earlier, the pace of that growth is slowing. Both the current and previous readings compare each month’s performance with the same month a year earlier, highlighting a deceleration in annual retail momentum as mid-2026 approaches. Investors and policymakers may view the softer June figure as an early indication of cooling domestic demand following a period of robust gains.
