Turkey’s retail sector lost momentum in September, as month‑over‑month sales growth slowed sharply to 0.1%, down from a revised 1.4% in August 2026. The latest data, released on 11 November 2026, point to a near standstill in consumer activity compared with the previous month.
The September reading, measured on a month‑over‑month basis, shows that while retail sales remained in positive territory, the pace of expansion has weakened significantly. In August, retail sales had grown 1.4% versus July, but September’s 0.1% increase suggests that demand is softening and that consumers may be turning more cautious.
The figures will be closely watched by investors and policymakers, as retail performance is a key gauge of domestic demand and overall economic momentum. The marked slowdown from August to September could indicate growing pressure on household purchasing power or an early sign of broader cooling in Turkey’s economy heading into the final quarter of 2026.\/body
