In September 2025, the volume index of retail trade in food, drinks and tobacco increased by 0.5% in the EU compared with the same month of 2024. In the euro area, the volume increased by 1.0%.

Out of 25 EU countries with available data, 15 recorded an annual increase in the volume of food, drinks and tobacco sales in September 2025. 

Cyprus recorded the highest increase with 10.4%, followed by Spain (4.5%) and Malta (4.4%). In contrast, Estonia registered a 4.8% decline, while Romania and Belgium recorded decreases of 4.5% and 3.4%, respectively.

Volume of retail trade of food, drinks and tobacco, September 2025 (% change compared with September 2024). Chart. See link to the full dataset below.

Source dataset:  Eurostat extraction