Podgorica, (MINA-BUSINESS) – Compared with the corresponding period of 2024, the retail turnover in Montenegro increased by 7.2 percent in current and 3.2 percent in constant prices in this year’s fourth quarter.

In Q4 2025, the retail turnover was lower compared with the second quarter, by 16.8 percent in current and 15.7 percent in constant prices.

The Statistical Office stated that, in the fourth quarter, the retail turnover in motor fuel increased 6.9 percent year on year and decreased by 22.42percent compared to Q3 2025.

“In the fourth quarter, the retail turnover in food saw a year-on-year increase of 6.6 percent, while it dropped by 22.7 percent compared with the third quarter,” stated a press release issued by Monstat.

Retail turnover in pharmaceutical and cosmetic products saw a 12.5 percent year-on-year increase in the fourth quarter, while it rose by 1.1 percent compared with the previous quarter.

Retail turnover in other non-food products increased by 6.5 percent year on year in the fourth quarter, while it was 12.1 percent higher than in the third quarter.