Poland’s retail sales rose by 3.3% year-on-year in September 2026, down from 3.8% in August and below market expectations of 3.7%. Growth slowed in the category of newspapers, books, and other specialized stores (1.3% vs. 2.7% in August), while sales of solid, liquid, and gaseous fuels shifted into decline (-9.8% vs. +1.1%). The downturn in textiles, clothing, and footwear also deepened (-3.0% vs. -2.7%).
By contrast, sales growth accelerated in several categories: motor vehicles, motorcycles, and parts (13.1% vs. 11.7%); food, beverages, and tobacco products (1.4% vs. 1.0%); pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and orthopaedic equipment (8.5% vs. 6.2%); furniture, radio, TV, and household appliances (10.7% vs. 10.6%); and other retail categories (15.7% vs. 11.1%).
On a monthly basis, retail sales fell by 3.8% in September. Over the January–September period, retail sales were 3.0% higher than in the same period a year earlier.
