Analysis And Preview Of Growth Data Of Total Retail Sales Of Consumer Goods From January To August

In August, the total retail sales of consumer goods reached 3872.6 billion yuan, up 2.1% year on year. Among them, the retail sales of consumer goods other than automobiles were 3478.3 billion yuan, up 3.3%. From January to August, the total retail sales of consumer goods reached 31245.2 billion yuan, up 3.4% year on year. Among them, the retail sales of consumer goods other than automobiles were 28177.2 billion yuan, up 3.9%.

According to the location of business units, the retail sales of urban consumer goods in August reached 3357.5 billion yuan, up 1.8% year on year; The retail sales of rural consumer goods reached 515.1 billion yuan, up 3.9%. From January to August, the retail sales of urban consumer goods reached 27082.5 billion yuan, up 3.2%; The retail sales of rural consumer goods reached 4162.7 billion yuan, up 4.4%.

By consumption type, the retail sales of goods in August were 3437.5 billion yuan, up 1.9% year on year; Catering revenue was 435.1 billion yuan, up 3.3%. From January to August, the retail sales of goods reached 27745.4 billion yuan, up 3.0%; Catering revenue was 3499.8 billion yuan, up 6.6%.

From January to August, the retail sales of convenience stores, specialty stores and supermarkets in retail enterprises above designated size increased by 4.9%, 4.3% and 2.1% year on year respectively according to retail business types; Retail sales of department stores and brand stores decreased by 3.3% and 1.9% respectively.

From January to August, the national online retail sales reached 9635.2 billion yuan, up 8.9% year on year. Among them, the online retail sales of physical goods reached 8014.3 billion yuan, up 8.1%, accounting for 25.6% of the total retail sales of consumer goods; Among the online retail sales of physical goods, food, clothing and consumer goods increased by 19.1%, 5.0% and 7.0% respectively.