Australia Retail Market is Segmented by Product Category (Food and Beverage, Personal and Household Care, and More), by Retail Format (Supermarkets and Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, and More), by Distribution Channel (Offline Retailing, Online Retailing, and More), by Payment Mode (Cards and EFTPOS, and More), and by State (New South Wales, Victoria, and More). The Market Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD).

Retail Sales in Australia increased 0.20 percent in May of 2025 over the previous month. This dataset provides - Australia Retail Sales MoM - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Retail turnover in Australia has seen a continued year-on-year increase since 2005. In 2024, total retail revenue in the country was approximately 436.76 billion Australian dollars, an increase of over 10 billion Australian dollars from the previous year. Australia's key retail segments The Australian food retail industry saw steady year-on-year growth over the same period, with annual food retail turnover reaching over 173 billion Australian dollars in 2024. The country's second-largest retail segment, household goods, also showed overall strong performance, recognizing annual revenue of approximately 70.4 billion Australian dollars that same year. Department stores remain the smallest segment of the country's retail industry, with the annual revenue of department stores showing slow growth compared to other segments. The online retail boom Accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, online shopping plays a major part in the everyday lives of consumers across Australia. Predominantly, Australians spend the most online on online marketplace goods and homewares. In 2025, products in the homeware and appliances category accounted for 19.1 percent of all online spending, and groceries and liquor for almost 15 percent. Amazon was the leading online retailer purchased from among online shoppers in Australia in the 12 months to July 2024, followed by eBay, Kmart, and Woolworths.

Key information about Australia Retail Sales Growth

• Australia Retail Sales grew 4.2 % YoY in May 2023, compared with a 4.3 % increase in the previous month.
• Australia Retail Sales Growth YoY data is updated monthly, available from Apr 1983 to May 2023, with an average growth rate of 5.6 %.
• The data reached an all-time high of 24.6 % in Apr 2021 and a record low of -8.8 % in Apr 2020.
• In the latest reports, Car Sales of Australia recorded 105,694.0 units in May 2023, representing a growth of 12.0 %.

Retail Sales in Australia increased 3.30 percent in May of 2025 over the same month in the previous year. This dataset provides - Australia Retail Sales YoY - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Australian Retail Market size was valued at USD 245 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 375 Billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 4.2% from 2025 to 2032.

Australian Retail Market: Definition/Overview

The Australian retail market is defined as the sector encompassing all business-to-consumer (B2C) sales of goods and services through various channels including physical stores, online platforms, and omnichannel retail formats. The market structure is characterized by a mix of large retail chains, independent retailers, and emerging digital platforms.

Furthermore, the retail landscape is shaped by factors such as urbanization, digital transformation, and changing consumer behavior patterns. The integration of technologies such as artificial intelligence, data analytics, and automated checkout systems is implemented to enhance customer experience.

Graph and download economic data for Sales: Retail Trade: Total Retail Trade: Value for Australia (SLRTTO02AUQ189S) from Q2 1982 to Q3 2023 about Australia, retail trade, sales, and retail.

At the end of financial year 2024, there were over 156,930 businesses operating in the retail trade industry across Australia. This represented an overall increase of over 23,290 retail trade businesses across the country since 2017.

Graph and download economic data for Sales: Retail Trade: Total Retail Trade: Value for Australia (AUSSLRTTO02STM) from Apr 1982 to Nov 2023 about Australia, trade, retail trade, sales, and retail.

Australia Online Retail Sales data was reported at 4,207.200 AUD mn in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 3,758.800 AUD mn for Feb 2025. Australia Online Retail Sales data is updated monthly, averaging 1,659.100 AUD mn from Mar 2013 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 145 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5,349.400 AUD mn in Dec 2024 and a record low of 417.400 AUD mn in Mar 2013. Australia Online Retail Sales data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Australian Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.H020: Online Retail Sales. [COVID-19-IMPACT]

Australia Online Retail Sales: Pure Play data was reported at 769.400 AUD mn in Mar 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 602.000 AUD mn for Feb 2020. Australia Online Retail Sales: Pure Play data is updated monthly, averaging 331.300 AUD mn from Mar 2013 (Median) to Mar 2020, with 85 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 850.200 AUD mn in Nov 2019 and a record low of 146.200 AUD mn in Mar 2013. Australia Online Retail Sales: Pure Play data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Australian Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.H015: Online Retail Sales. Pure-play online retail trade includes only the online sales of sole e-commerce retailers (i.e. retailers that trade with consumers solely via an online store and have no physical store). [COVID-19-IMPACT]

The Australian retail industry, boasting a substantial market size (estimated at $350 billion AUD in 2025), is experiencing steady growth, projected at a CAGR of 5% from 2025 to 2033. This growth is fueled by several key drivers. Rising disposable incomes and a burgeoning population contribute significantly to increased consumer spending. The strong adoption of e-commerce, driven by technological advancements and improved internet penetration, continues to reshape the retail landscape, offering both opportunities and challenges to traditional brick-and-mortar stores. Shifts in consumer preferences towards sustainable and ethically sourced products are also influencing retailer strategies, with increased demand for transparency and responsible sourcing. Competition remains fierce, particularly amongst major players like Coles Group, Woolworths Group Ltd, and Wesfarmers Ltd, leading to innovative strategies such as loyalty programs and personalized shopping experiences. While the industry benefits from a strong domestic market, global economic uncertainties and potential inflationary pressures present ongoing restraints to growth. The industry's segmentation, encompassing food and beverages, personal care, apparel, electronics and more, offers diverse investment and growth opportunities, with online channels rapidly gaining market share. The segments within the Australian retail market demonstrate varied growth trajectories. Food and beverage retail, a cornerstone of the industry, consistently maintains high sales volume, driven by essential consumption patterns. The apparel, footwear, and accessories segment, while subject to fashion trends and seasonal fluctuations, benefits from the increasing focus on personal style and expression. The electronics and household appliances segment experiences cycles of innovation and upgrades, generating consistent demand. The expansion of online channels is transforming the distribution landscape, with online retailers like Kogan.com Ltd increasingly challenging established players. The successful integration of online and offline channels (Omnichannel strategy) will be key for retailers to navigate this evolving market. Geographic variations in consumer behavior and economic conditions also play a role, impacting regional performance within the country. Continued investment in supply chain efficiency and technology adoption will be crucial for sustainable growth within this dynamic industry. Recent developments include: In November 2020, Wesfarmers retail businesses continued to expand their business. Kmart opened new stores in Camberwell and Casey in Victoria and Cockburn in Western Australia, all converted from Target stores, alongside its newest K Hub store in Bairnsdale in regional Victoria.. Notable trends are: Demand for Food and Beverages Continues to be Strong Despite the COVID-19 Challenges.

In May 2025, the monthly online retail revenue generated in Australia amounted to just over 4.49 billion Australian dollars. This surpassed the previous peak of around 4.52 billion Australian dollars in online retail revenue recorded in April 2025. Online retailing in Australia To draw customers back into physical stores after the COVID-19 pandemic, Australian retailers are placing a strong emphasis on creating seamless shopping experiences that combine online and in-store channels. Nevertheless, online shopping remains a crucial element of the retail sector in Australia. In February 2025, Australia's online retail spending increased for both domestic and international merchants across all categories when compared to the previous year. Several Australian households made weekly online purchases, indicating the rising reliance on e-commerce in daily life. According to around 68 percent of Australian participants in a 2024 survey, convenience was the primary reason for their online purchases. Australia’s leading e-commerce platforms The e-commerce market in Australia is shaped by both global giants and well-known local companies that cater to a wide variety of customer needs. In the year preceding July 2024, a survey revealed that Australian customers' preferred online retailer or marketplace was the U.S.-based marketplace Amazon, from which around 54 percent of participants had made purchases. Australian retailers Kmart and Woolworths came in joint third after eBay, drawing in 40 percent of online buyers, respectively. Chinese online platform Temu has also seen a rise in popularity in recent years due to its heavily discounted products, with the Temu shopping app being Australia's most downloaded online marketplace app in 2024.

The Australian Retail Bags Market is Segmented by Material (Paper and Natural Fabric and Plastic (HDPE, LDPE, PP, RPET, Etc. )) and End-User Industry (Foodservice, Grocery, Industrial, Hospitality, and Other End-User Industries). The Report Offers Market Forecasts and Size in Value (USD) for all the Above Segments.

Online shopping has become a way of life. Once considered a novelty, much like the internet itself, the online shopping phenomenon has surpassed business and consumer expectations. It has evolved and expanded rapidly, with escalating internet and broadband uptake and changing consumer attitudes helping online shopping become a mainstream retail avenue. Greater investment in online platforms to advance website navigation, enhance security and improve delivery is fuelling a shift in consumer buying habits towards online shopping. The pandemic brought retail trading in Australia to a standstill, with lockdown periods and restrictions leading to a surge in online shopping sales. As consumers jumped online at breakneck speed, the online market was flooded with new entrants and businesses ramped up their digital sales capabilities to keep up with demand. Despite the hype and surge in sales, challenging trading conditions in the post-pandemic environment have eroded some of the earlier gains. Strong inflation and rising interest rates have combined to create a cost-of-living crisis, with consumers reassessing their online spending habits in the face of tightening purse strings. Nonetheless, revenue is anticipated to have grown at an annualised 7.4% over the five years through 2024-25 and is expected to total $58.0 billion in the current year, when revenue is set to climb by an estimated 5.2%. Going forwards, online shopping revenue is forecast to climb at an annualised 6.5% through the end of 2029-30 to total a projected $79.4 billion, aided by continued consumer demand. Greater digital connectivity will allow consumers to shop anywhere and anytime, with advances in augmented reality opening new doors for online retailers. Strong revenue prospects will entice more bricks-and-mortar retailers to launch online stores to complement their physical store network, while many online retailers will open shopfronts and flagship stores, blurring the lines between the two. Escalating competition, particularly from international low-cost retailers like Temu and Shein, will limit growth in profitability.

Australia Employment: Retail Trade data was reported at 1,360.959 Person th in Feb 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,359.691 Person th for Nov 2024. Australia Employment: Retail Trade data is updated quarterly, averaging 1,143.679 Person th from Nov 1984 (Median) to Feb 2025, with 162 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,375.208 Person th in Feb 2023 and a record low of 685.385 Person th in Feb 1985. Australia Employment: Retail Trade data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Australian Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.G021: Employment: by Industry.

The Clothing Retailing industry is susceptible to consumer spending patterns, which is why the digital revolution and inflationary pressures have beset its performance over recent years. The pandemic forced most retailers to shut down temporarily, eroding instore sales and fast-tracking their transition into the digital space. Clothing retailers have continued to merge the physical and online sectors as part of their multichannel agendas, developing websites and mobile apps, accompanied by increased expenditure in digital marketing, to boost the number of customer touchpoints. This trend enabled retailers to capitalise on the pandemic-driven online shopping boom. Retailers benefited from higher profitability as pandemic restrictions eased, with revenge spending and soaring inflation boosting earnings. However, the cost-of-living crisis has led consumers to pare back their expenditure over the two years through 2024-25, restricting their outlay on non-essentials like clothes or prompting them to choose more cost-effective options online. Overall, revenue is expected to have grown at an annualised 2.6% over the five years through 2024-25 to $28.1 billion. This includes an anticipated 8.3% fall in 2024-25 as consumer pessimism compels shoppers to save more and spend less. Clothing retailers have faced fierce competition from online-only sellers, major international brands and department stores. At the same time, customer behaviour has trended towards a hybrid shopping process, as some shoppers have browsed clothing online from the comfort of their homes before making a purchase instore. The reverse is also true – some consumers try out apparel instore and then wait for sales online. Volatile consumer sentiment has encouraged some shoppers to reduce spending on discretionary items like clothing. Increased disposable income from government stimulus during the pandemic initially insulated against financial pressures. However, high inflation has since made consumers more frugal, heightening the industry's revenue volatility. Despite these negatives, an stronger Australian dollar is set to ease input costs over the past five years, translating into higher industry profitability. Looking ahead, improving consumer sentiment and disposable incomes will support higher clothing sales. However, competition from pure-play online retailers like Shein is set to intensify. In turn, retailers will need to develop robust multichannel retailing strategies and position themselves in niche markets to flourish in an increasingly competitive environment. Industry revenue is forecast to inch upwards at an annualised 0.3% over the five years through 2029-30 to $28.7 billion.

Australia Retail Sales: Tasmania: Food Retailing: Supermarkets and Grocery Stores data was reported at 299.600 AUD mn in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 273.700 AUD mn for Feb 2025. Australia Retail Sales: Tasmania: Food Retailing: Supermarkets and Grocery Stores data is updated monthly, averaging 104.000 AUD mn from Apr 1982 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 516 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 325.500 AUD mn in Dec 2024 and a record low of 25.300 AUD mn in Jun 1982. Australia Retail Sales: Tasmania: Food Retailing: Supermarkets and Grocery Stores data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Australian Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.H014: Retail Sales: ANZSIC 2006: by Industry and State. [COVID-19-IMPACT]

Australia's online retail spending rose across all segments for both domestic and international merchants in February 2025 compared to the year prior. In the grocery and liquor category, online retail expenditure to domestic merchants increased by around *** percent compared to the previous year. In comparison, international merchants in this category experienced a rise of **** percent. Leading online retailers and marketplaces As of 2024, Amazon and eBay were the top online retailers and marketplaces across Australia, with more than ** percent of online shoppers purchasing from Amazon and over ** percent from eBay that year. Both websites attract millions of monthly site visits, with eBay at around **** million visits per month as of February 2025. Australia’s supermarket giants, Woolworths and Coles, were also among the top online stores purchased from across the country, with Woolworths Group holding the largest share of Australia’s grocery retail market. Discount department stores Kmart and BIG W were also among the leading online retailers; nonetheless, department store chains have started to lose ground to online marketplaces such as Amazon, eBay, and Temu. Unsurprisingly, books and e-books were Amazon Australia’s most popular purchase categories, largely due to the popularity of Kindle and Audible, as well as the site often offering paperback books at lower prices compared to chain or independent bookstores. Online retail trends In 2020 and 2021, widespread restrictions to in-store shopping across Australia resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic drove many consumers to online shopping channels. Consequently, the country’s e-commerce market boomed during that period, with e-commerce growing by over **** percent in 2020 and 2021. Market growth slowed somewhat in 2022; nevertheless, long-lasting changes to consumer behavior are noticeable, with many shoppers engaging in omnichannel shopping activities. Shopping smart is becoming essential in current times, as inflation affects household disposable income, with consumers increasingly conducting in-depth research before purchasing, shopping during sales periods, bulk buying, and purchasing items, such as birthday or Christmas gifts, in advance. Furthermore, in recent years, product sustainability has come into greater focus across Australia, with many online shoppers preferring to purchase from ethical and sustainable brands.

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