German motor trade sales index, nominal, adjusted
German motor trade sales index, nominal, adjusted stood at 123.7 in Jul 2026, according to Deutsche Bundesbank. It is one of the indicators in the Retail sales table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 1994 to Jul 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Retail sales table
| Indicator | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seasonally and calendar adjusted | |||||||||||
| Current prices, 45 Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 123.7 | 124.7 | 127.2 | 125 | 127 | 124.2 | 124.8 | 124 | 124.2 | ||
| Constant prices, 47 Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 99.9 | 98.6 | 101.9 | 101.8 | 100.8 | 101.2 | 101.1 | 101.4 | 101.2 | 100.7 |
Understanding german motor trade sales index, nominal, adjusted
Revenue from the sale, maintenance, and repair of automobiles and motorcycles constitutes this current-price index. Unlike standard retail metrics that exclude vehicles entirely, this specific category tracks dealerships, automotive parts suppliers, and repair garages. It measures transaction values at the till before adjusting for inflation, meaning fluctuating sticker prices directly impact the aggregate figure alongside actual transaction volumes. Consequently, it represents the raw cash flow through the motor trade sector.
Calendar and seasonal adjustments smooth out regular variations such as customary seasonal patterns in car purchases or fewer trading days in specific months. Month-on-month comparisons provide the clearest view of underlying momentum without seasonal noise. Since vehicles are big-ticket items, monthly prints often exhibit greater volatility than daily consumables, and initial estimates can undergo noticeable revisions as late dealership returns are processed. Analysts frequently compare this nominal gauge against vehicle registration volumes to isolate the effect of price changes from actual unit sales.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this index include sales of auto parts and accessories?
- Yes, parts and accessories sold by specialized automotive dealers and repair shops are part of the underlying turnover recorded here.
- Are corporate fleet purchases captured in this measure?
- The index covers wholesale as well as retail trade of motor vehicles, meaning business-to-business fleet transactions are included in the final metric.
- Why might this nominal index diverge from new car registration statistics?
- Registrations count the physical number of vehicles added to the roads, whereas this indicator measures total revenue, which fluctuates with price changes, repair services, and used car sales.