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Petrol price (Gauteng) = 22.95/litre  Petrol price (Coastal) = 22.3/litre  CPI February '23 = 7% y-o-y  PPI manufacturing January '23 = 12.7%  GDP growth Q3 = 4% y-o-y  Prime interest rate = 10.5%  Unemployment rate Q4 = 32.7%  Retail sales January '23 = -0.8% y-o-y  Manufacturing output January '23 = -3.7% y-o-y 
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BER Retail Survey

A brisk quarterly report on the results, as well as implications, of the latest BER survey in the trade sectors. Released in advance of official indicators of activity, it provides reliable and up-to-date information on current trends and a valuable perspective on the outlook for the sector.

The BER’s Trade Survey covers the retail, wholesale and motor trade sectors. Apart from business confidence, the survey data highlights current trends in business conditions, sales volumes and selling prices.

A distinction is drawn between retailers in the durable, semi-durable and non-durable goods sectors. We distinguish between wholesalers in the consumer and non-consumer goods market. Motor trade results are separated between new and used vehicles.

Regional perspectives are provided for three main provinces (Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng).

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Retail Survey (Executive Summary), 2023Q1

Date Uploaded: Mar 27 2023 10:00AM

The BER’s trade survey for the first quarter of 2023 suggests a sector under pressure and facing weak consumer demand. Retail confidence slipped from 42% to 34%. This is the weakest level since 2020Q2, when activity was severely constrained by the COVID-19 read more
The BER’s trade survey for the first quarter of 2023 suggests a sector under pressure and facing weak consumer demand. Retail confidence slipped from 42% to 34%. This is the weakest level since 2020Q2, when activity was severely constrained by the COVID-19 pandemic.


Retail Survey, 2023Q1 (Download sample)

Date Uploaded: Mar 27 2023 10:00AM

The BER’s trade survey for the first quarter of 2023 suggests a sector under pressure and facing weak consumer demand. Retail confidence slipped from 42% to 34%. This is the weakest level since 2020Q2, when activity was severely constrained by the COVID-19 read more
The BER’s trade survey for the first quarter of 2023 suggests a sector under pressure and facing weak consumer demand. Retail confidence slipped from 42% to 34%. This is the weakest level since 2020Q2, when activity was severely constrained by the COVID-19 pandemic.


Retail Survey (Executive Summary), 2022Q4

Date Uploaded: Dec 12 2022 10:00AM

After months of resilience, the realities of the tough trading environment have caught up with the retail sector. The BER’s latest Retail Trade survey shows that retail confidence has dropped from 51% in the third quarter to 42% in quarter four. Retailers read more
After months of resilience, the realities of the tough trading environment have caught up with the retail sector. The BER’s latest Retail Trade survey shows that retail confidence has dropped from 51% in the third quarter to 42% in quarter four. Retailers expect lower sales volumes this quarter compared to the same period last year.


Retail Survey, 2022Q4 (Download sample)

Date Uploaded: Dec 12 2022 10:00AM

After months of resilience, the realities of the tough trading environment have caught up with the retail sector. The BER’s latest Retail Trade survey shows that retail confidence has dropped from 51% in the third quarter to 42% in quarter four. Retailers read more
After months of resilience, the realities of the tough trading environment have caught up with the retail sector. The BER’s latest Retail Trade survey shows that retail confidence has dropped from 51% in the third quarter to 42% in quarter four. Retailers expect lower sales volumes this quarter compared to the same period last year.


Retail Survey, 2022Q3 (Download sample)

Date Uploaded: Sep 20 2022 9:00AM

The BER Retail Survey shows that although respondents report that general business conditions are down relative to 2021Q3, confidence levels have remained elevated and above the long-term average. The effect of high inflation and rising interest rates on the read more
The BER Retail Survey shows that although respondents report that general business conditions are down relative to 2021Q3, confidence levels have remained elevated and above the long-term average. The effect of high inflation and rising interest rates on the disposable income of consumers are, however, reflected in lower sales volumes. The survey provides early evidence that inflationary pressures may be peaking.


Retail Survey (Executive Summary), 2022Q3

Date Uploaded: Sep 20 2022 9:00AM

Retail confidence has proven surprisingly resilient despite the effect of high inflation and rising interest rates on the disposable income of consumers. The 2022Q3 BER Retail Survey shows that although general business conditions are down relative to Q3 last read more
Retail confidence has proven surprisingly resilient despite the effect of high inflation and rising interest rates on the disposable income of consumers. The 2022Q3 BER Retail Survey shows that although general business conditions are down relative to Q3 last year, confidence levels have remained elevated and above the long-term average.


Retail Survey, 2022Q2 (Download sample)

Date Uploaded: Jun 28 2022 12:45PM

Despite increased interest rates and high inflation putting pressure on household disposable income, confidence among retailers remained at the same level as in the first quarter. Lower disposable income may, however, take longer to reflect in the purchases read more
Despite increased interest rates and high inflation putting pressure on household disposable income, confidence among retailers remained at the same level as in the first quarter. Lower disposable income may, however, take longer to reflect in the purchases of essential goods. The BER’s Retail Survey suggests that sales volumes of non-durable and semi-durable goods increased in the second quarter, continuing the trend towards spending on goods associated with returning to the office and leisure activities. Confidence among wholesalers also remained largely unchanged since the previous quarter. Although vehicle sales were strong in the first quarter, substantial stock shortages suggest a bleak outlook for the motor industry.


Retail Survey (Executive Summary), 2022Q2

Date Uploaded: Jun 28 2022 12:45PM

Despite increased interest rates and high inflation putting pressure on household disposable income, confidence among retailers remained at the same level as in the first quarter. Lower disposable income may, however, take longer to reflect in the purchases read more
Despite increased interest rates and high inflation putting pressure on household disposable income, confidence among retailers remained at the same level as in the first quarter. Lower disposable income may, however, take longer to reflect in the purchases of essential goods. The BER’s Retail Survey suggests that sales volumes of non-durable and semi-durable goods increased in the second quarter, continuing the trend towards spending on goods associated with returning to the office and leisure activities. Confidence among wholesalers also remained largely unchanged since the previous quarter. Although vehicle sales were strong in the first quarter, substantial stock shortages suggest a bleak outlook for the motor industry.


Retail Survey, 2022Q1 (Download sample)

Date Uploaded: Mar 23 2022 10:00AM

Retailer confidence declined marginally from 52 to 49 in the first quarter of 2022. However, the BER’s survey shows that retailer confidence remains 10 index points above its long-term average. While overall volume growth eased, rapidly rising selling prices read more
Retailer confidence declined marginally from 52 to 49 in the first quarter of 2022. However, the BER’s survey shows that retailer confidence remains 10 index points above its long-term average. While overall volume growth eased, rapidly rising selling prices buoyed profitability and underpinned retailer confidence.


Retail Survey (Executive Summary), 2022Q1

Date Uploaded: Mar 23 2022 10:00AM

Retailer confidence declined marginally from 52 to 49 in the first quarter of 2022. However, the BER’s survey shows that retailer confidence remains 10 index points above its long-term average. While overall volume growth eased, rapidly rising selling prices read more
Retailer confidence declined marginally from 52 to 49 in the first quarter of 2022. However, the BER’s survey shows that retailer confidence remains 10 index points above its long-term average. While overall volume growth eased, rapidly rising selling prices buoyed profitability and underpinned retailer confidence.


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