EU retail sales volumes fall 1.3%, indicating further weakening of container imports
Retail sales are a key driver of European container imports. In early 2020 and early 2021, retail sales volumes in the EU and the UK suffered setbacks due to COVID restrictions but recently, high inflation and historically low consumer confidence have been the main concerns.
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Posted:
04 August 2022
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