Retail sales · Macau
Macau Retail Sales YoY
The Macau Retail Sales YoY measures the value or volume of goods sold by shops and online retailers in Macau.
- Importance
- Medium
- Released
- Quarterly
- Next release
Latest figures
The latest release for Q2, published on 21 August 2026, came in at 6.2%, down from 16.5% the time before.
Over the last 7 releases it ranged from -17.8% to 16.5%, averaging -1.1%.
| Released | For | Actual | Consensus | Previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug 2026 | Q2 | 6.2% | – | 16.5% |
| 22 May 2026 | Q1 | 16.5% | – | -0.1% |
| 2 Mar 2026 | Q4 | -0.1% | – | 0.8% |
| 26 Nov 2025 | Q3 | 0.8% | – | -2.1% ® |
| 22 Aug 2025 | Q2 | -2.4% | – | -18.1% ® |
| 21 May 2025 | Q1 | -17.8% | – | -10.6% |
| 26 Feb 2025 | Q4 | -10.6% | – | -19.1% |
Why it matters
Retail sales are the most timely measure of household spending, the largest part of the economy. Strong sales support growth and the the local currency; weak sales raise recession worries. In the US the "control group" (without autos, petrol, building materials and food services) feeds directly into GDP.
How it is calculated
the national statistics office surveys retailers on their monthly sales; value figures include price changes, volume figures remove them. Seasonal adjustment removes holiday patterns.
Change (mom) = sales this month ÷ sales last month − 1What changes mean
- Compare value and volume: rising value with falling volume is inflation, not stronger demand.
- Ex-autos and ex-fuel versions remove the most volatile parts.
- Revisions to the previous month can change the picture.
Higher than expected: A stronger figure than expected points to a healthier economy: it usually supports the the local currency and local stocks, and can push bond yields up.
Lower than expected: A weaker figure than expected points to slowing activity: the the local currency tends to soften and markets price in lower rates.
A short history
The US Census Bureau has published monthly retail sales since the 1950s; most countries followed in the post-war decades.
Questions
What is the Macau Retail Sales YoY?
The Macau Retail Sales YoY measures the value or volume of goods sold by shops and online retailers in Macau.
What was the latest Macau Retail Sales YoY?
6.2% for Q2, published on 21 August 2026.
When is the next Macau Retail Sales YoY?
On Wednesday 25 November 2026 at 08:30 UTC.
Educational content only, not investment advice. Figures are the published results as recorded by our calendar; market reactions described are typical, not guaranteed.