Germany stalls and markets retail sales, current prices
Germany stalls and markets retail sales, current prices stood at 119.6 in Aug 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 Aug 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current prices, 47 Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 116.8 | 120.1 | 120.8 | 123.6 | 121.9 | 125.2 | 107.9 | 111.3 | 133.5 | 127.8 | |
| Current prices, 47.8 Retail sale via stalls and markets | 119.6 | 125.9 | 141.1 | 156.6 | 151.5 | 122.7 | 107.6 | 105.4 | 132.7 | 119.4 | |
| Current prices, 47.9 Retail trade not in stores, stalls or markets | 116.5 | 119.2 | 127.2 | 123.8 | 118 | 131.3 | 109.1 | 117.3 | 138.7 | 149.6 |
Understanding germany stalls and markets retail sales, current prices
Temporary pitches and outdoor trading environments form the exclusive domain of this highly specific measurement. The index isolates the nominal revenues generated by market traders operating from mobile stalls, street-side pitches, and organized public markets. This captures the cash changing hands for everything from farm-fresh produce to textiles and artisan crafts, provided the transaction occurs outside a permanent enclosed shopfront. Presented at current prices, it measures the raw euro values generated in these traditional trading spaces, creating a distinct profile that contrasts sharply with the massive brick-and-mortar operations dominating the wider retail tables.
Because weather patterns and seasonal festivals dictate the viability of outdoor markets, annual comparisons are the only reliable way to interpret this calendar-adjusted series. Comparing one month directly to the next will mostly reflect the onset of winter or the arrival of summer rather than a shift in fundamental consumer demand. Analysts must also account for the heavy informal nature of this sector; data collection relies heavily on sampling and estimations, meaning preliminary releases are deeply susceptible to later revisions. The nominal format means sudden spikes might simply reflect surging food prices rather than larger crowds at the market square.
Frequently asked questions
- Are seasonal Christmas markets included in this total?
- Revenue from temporary festive stalls and seasonal holiday markets represents a crucial, highly cyclical component of this metric.
- Do food trucks fall under this market category?
- Mobile vendors preparing and serving hot meals for immediate consumption belong to the hospitality sector, not retail.
- How is the data for temporary stalls collected?
- Statistical authorities utilize stratified sampling of licensed market operators and municipal permit databases to estimate total unadjusted turnover.