Spanish shoppers boost sales in March, e-commerce shines

Spanish retail sales maintained a steady pace in March 2025, with the General Retail Trade Index (RTI) at constant prices showing a 3.6 per cent year-on-year increase, matching the growth rate observed in February, according to official data released by the National Statistics Institute (INE) on Monday.

However, the monthly trend indicated a slight dip, as retail sales decreased by 0.2 per cent compared to February.​

E-commerce continued its upward trajectory, expanding by 2.2 per cent month-on-month, while food sales grew by 0.5 per cent. Conversely, non-food product sales experienced a 0.7 per cent decline .​

Employment in the retail sector also showed positive signs, with an annual increase of 1.0 per cent in March, although this was a slight slowdown from the 1.3 per cent growth recorded in February.​

Overall, while Spanish retail sales demonstrated resilience with consistent year-on-year growth, the monthly figures suggest a need for cautious optimism as the sector navigates the challenges of inflation and shifting consumer spending patterns.

Attribution: Amwal Al Ghad English

Subediting: M. S. Salama