UK Consumer Report summary
April 2023
Period covered: Period covered: Q4 2022
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Gross Domestic Product
UK quarterly GDP is estimated to have increased by 00% in Q4 2022(Oct to Dec).
In Q4, services output grew by 00%, production growth was flat, and construction grew by 00%.
Real GDP in Q4 2022 is now estimated to be 00% below pre-pandemic levels (Q4 2019).
Total Consumer Spending
Consumer spending increased by 00% QoQ in Q4 2022.
Transport (+00%) and Housing, water, electricity, gas( +00%) both recorded notable rises on a quarterly basis.
Elsewhere, spending on Communication (-00%), and Health (-00%) experienced significant contractions QoQ.
Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Consumer expenditure on food and non-alcoholic beverages fell by 00% on the previous quarter, totalling £00m in Q4 2022. Spending also declined 00% compared to the same quarter a year ago.
Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco
Consumer spending on Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco totalled £00m in Q4 2022, a 00% increase on the previous quarter.
Alcoholic beverages recorded a decrease on an annual basis, falling by 00% in Q4 2022.
Clothing and Footwear
Consumer expenditure on Clothing & Footwear grew by 00% in Q4 2022 with spending totalling £00m.
On an annual basis, spending increased by 00%.
Housing, Water, Electricity, Gas and other fuels
Total spending on Housing, Water, Electricity, Gas & other fuels rose by….
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Consumer spending remains heavily curtailed
Source: ONS, Retail Economics analysis
