Ministry Of Commerce: The Decline In Export Growth Will Bring Pressure On Consumption Growth Throughout The Year.

The Ministry of Commerce held a regular press conference on April 17th. Spokesman Shen Danyang answered reporters' questions this year. Consumption growth There is also some pressure. For example, if the export growth rate falls, it may affect employment and income. That is why our country attaches great importance to the growth of exports.

In the first quarter, the domestic consumer market operation was generally stable and good, and achieved a smooth and good start. According to the data of the National Bureau of statistics, the total retail sales of consumer goods increased by 12% in the first quarter, a real increase of 10.9% from the price factor, 0.1 percentage points faster than that of the same period last year. Although the 0.1 percentage point is not very obvious, it was realized in the first quarter of this year when the overall economic growth rate shifted slightly and the real growth was hard won.

At the same time, consumption growth in the first quarter also showed many bright spots, such as the rapid growth of online shopping, the growth of retail sales of Enterprises above the limit, up to 51.7%, the popularity of popular catering industry, the rapid growth of retail sales of rural consumer goods, the further emergence of consumer hot spots such as intelligent electronic products and cultural tourism, and the stable overall price level. These are encouraging news.

On the whole year's consumer market situation, we believe that there are many favorable factors in general: first, the foundation of consumption growth is solid. We should deepen reform in an all-round way, release reform dividends, enhance endogenous economic dynamism, start a stable macro-economy, constantly improve the social security system, and gradually push forward the reform of income distribution.

according to National Bureau of Statistics Data for residents in the first quarter Disposable income The actual growth is 8.6%, which are the important foundation for supporting consumption growth. Two, the new consumption potential will be gradually released. The accelerated pace of industrialization and new urbanization, the strengthening of the construction of affordable housing and the transformation of shanty towns, the orderly advance of China's broadband strategy, the innovation of information technology and circulation, the continuous emergence of new formats and new modes, and the popularity of green environmental protection will further release the potential of consumption. Three, the policy environment is further improved. A series of policies and measures to promote consumption, such as expanding information consumption, health pension consumption, leisure tourism consumption and deepening the reform of the circulation system, are gradually playing a role. Four, the driving role of consumption hotspots has been gradually enhanced. For example, we are familiar with the rapid development of online shopping, smart phones, tablet PCs, smart appliances and other new products continue to sell well. After the launch of 4G this year, many of you here will need to change their phones. These new products will continue to sell well, and mass consumption will accelerate. The continuous consumption of leisure tourism, cultural entertainment and other services will also provide new support for consumption growth. Therefore, we are generally optimistic about the situation.

Of course, this year's consumption growth is also facing some pressure. For example, if the export growth rate falls, it may affect employment and income. That is why our country attaches great importance to the growth of exports. The promotion and consumption of housing and other industries has weakened, and the consumer market environment has yet to be improved, which may have a certain impact on consumption growth.

Overall, the consumer market will remain stable throughout the year. With the further implementation of a series of policies and measures to expand consumption, the growth rate of the consumer market is expected to accelerate gradually in the coming months. Thank you for your question.