
| 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| annual % change | ||||||
| Wholesale trade | 2.2 | 6.6 | 5.6 | 4.9 | 5.4 | 3.0 |
| Wholesale trade excluding automotive products | 3.0 | 7.3 | 6.6 | 5.4 | 6.3 | 6.1 |
| Retail trade | 3.6 | 4.7 | 5.6 | 6.4 | 5.8 | 3.4 |
| Retail trade excluding new, used and recreational motor vehicle and parts dealers | 5.3 | 6.2 | 5.8 | 6.6 | 6.3 | 5.3 |
| Source: Statistics Canada, CANSIM tables 080-0014 and 081-0007. | ||||||