Turkey’s retail sector showed renewed momentum in May 2026, with sales rising 13.7% year-over-year, according to data updated on 13 July 2026. The pace marked an acceleration from April 2026, when annual retail sales growth stood at 11.4%.
The figures compare the change in retail sales for each month against the same month a year earlier, indicating that consumer spending strengthened as spring progressed. The uptick from April to May suggests improving demand conditions in Turkey’s domestic market and a potentially firmer contribution from household consumption to overall economic activity.