FX.co ★ Argentina Retail Sales Grow at Slower Pace in October

In October 2025, Argentina experienced a 15.1% increase in retail sales compared to the previous year, totaling ARS 591,865.6 million. This growth marked a slowdown from the 18.9% rise observed in September. At current prices, the most significant increases were seen in sectors such as food courts, food, and kiosks, alongside furniture and home décor, both registering a 39.0% growth. Bookstores and stationery saw a 30.3% rise, followed by toys at 24.9%. In the City of Buenos Aires, sales increased by 17.0%, reaching ARS 178,563.3 million, whereas in Greater Buenos Aires, there was a 13.4% uptick, amounting to ARS 187,897.9 million. Despite these increases, retail sales at constant prices declined by 4.7% year-on-year, amounting to ARS 6,909.6 million.