Growth in consumer electronic products was 27.4%. Demand for flat screen televisions leaped 40% in the April-June period due to the European football tournament this summer.

The sale of big ticket items such as dishwashers, freezers and refrigirators rose an annualised 15% on average in the second quarter.

There was also a 14% increase in the sale of electric appliances.

Source: Hungary Around the Clock

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