Surveys

BER Retail Survey

A quarterly report on the results, as well as implications, of the latest BER survey in the trade sectors (retail, wholesale and motor trade). 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.

Apart from business confidence, the survey data highlights current trends in business conditions, sales volumes and selling prices. In addition, the analysis of the retail trade sector provides detail on the durable, semi-durable and non-durable goods sectors and consumer and non-consumer goods for the wholesaler sector. Motor trade results are separated between new and used vehicles.

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

Surveys

Inflation expectations

The results of the Inflation Expectation Survey are provided in a quarterly report that is accompanied by an excel file containing the historic survey data.

Manufacturing

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Retail

A brisk quarterly report on the results, as well as implications, of the latest BER survey in the trade sectors.

Other services

The BER Other Services Survey provides the latest trends and outlook for hotels, restaurants, transport, real estate and business services.

Building and construction

A brisk quarterly report on the results and implications of the latest BER survey in the building and construction industry.

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Retail Survey, 2024Q1

Date Uploaded: March 18 2024 12:00

The results from the BER’s latest Retail Survey show that the business confidence levels of retailers dipped during the first quarter of 2024 despite an improvement in sales volumes. Non-durable and semi-durable goods retailers registered the largest upticks in volume growth, although profitability remained low.

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