In Serbia, turnover in the wholesale and retail trade of motor vehicles and motorcycles (Activity Code 45) saw a slight increase of 0.1% in current prices in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year, the Republic Statistical Office (RZS) reported. For the first six months of 2025, turnover in current prices remained at the same level as in the corresponding period of 2024, while in constant prices it declined by 2.7%.
Wholesale trade, excluding motor vehicles and motorcycles (Activity Code 46), experienced a 2.4% decrease in current prices in Q2 2025 compared to the same quarter of 2024. For the first half of 2025, wholesale turnover dropped by 3.9% in current prices and by 6.2% in constant prices.
Retail trade of goods, excluding motor vehicles and motorcycles (Activity Code 47), recorded a 6.4% increase in current prices in Q2 2025 compared to the same period last year. For the first six months, retail turnover rose by 5.6% in current prices and by 2.4% in constant prices.
Overall, the data indicate stable performance in vehicle sales, moderate growth in retail trade, and a decline in wholesale activity outside the automotive sector.
