National Bureau of Statistics: Total retail sales of social consumer goods were 28774.4 billion yuan in January-July, up 1.2% year-on-year

The Zhitong Finance App learned that on August 17, the National Bureau of Statistics issued an article stating that in January-July, total retail sales of social consumer goods amounted to 28774.4 billion yuan, an increase of 1.2% over the previous year. Among them, retail sales of consumer goods other than automobiles amounted to 26514.2 billion yuan, an increase of 2.7%. In July, total retail sales of consumer goods amounted to 390.2.2 billion yuan, an increase of 0.6% over the previous year. Among them, retail sales of consumer goods other than automobiles amounted to 3589.2 billion yuan, an increase of 2.5%. From January to July, retail sales of online goods and services nationwide reached 11721.4 billion yuan, an increase of 4.8% over the previous year. Among them, retail sales of online products amounted to 7396.5 billion yuan, an increase of 4.6%; in online retail sales, food, clothing, and consumer goods increased by 16.9%, 5.8%, and 1.1%, respectively. Retail sales of online services reached 4324.9 billion yuan, an increase of 5.2%.

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Total retail sales of consumer goods increased by 1.2% from January to July 2026

From January to July, total retail sales of consumer goods amounted to 28774.4 billion yuan, an increase of 1.2% over the previous year. Among them, retail sales of consumer goods other than automobiles amounted to 26514.2 billion yuan, an increase of 2.7%. In July, total retail sales of consumer goods amounted to 390.2.2 billion yuan, an increase of 0.6% over the previous year. Among them, retail sales of consumer goods other than automobiles amounted to 3589.2 billion yuan, an increase of 2.5%.

According to the location of the business unit, from January to July, retail sales of urban consumer goods amounted to 24928.5 billion yuan, an increase of 1.1% over the previous year; retail sales of rural consumer goods amounted to 3845.9 billion yuan, an increase of 2.4%. In July, retail sales of urban consumer goods amounted to 3378 billion yuan, an increase of 0.5% over the previous year; retail sales of rural consumer goods amounted to 524.2 billion yuan, an increase of 1.6%.

By type of consumption, from January to July, retail sales of goods were 25492.2 billion yuan, up 1.1% year on year; food and beverage revenue was 3282.2 billion yuan, an increase of 2.6%. In July, retail sales of goods were 3445.5 billion yuan, up 0.5% year on year; food and beverage revenue was 456.7 billion yuan, an increase of 1.4%.

According to the retail sector, from January to July, retail sales of convenience stores and supermarkets among retail units above the limit increased by 6.1% and 3.8%, respectively; retail sales of specialty stores, department stores, and brand specialty stores decreased by 1.8%, 2.4%, and 9.3%, respectively.

From January to July, retail sales of online goods and services nationwide reached 11721.4 billion yuan, an increase of 4.8% over the previous year. Among them, retail sales of online products amounted to 7396.5 billion yuan, an increase of 4.6%; in the retail sales of online products, food, clothing, and consumer goods increased by 16.9%, 5.8%, and 1.1%, respectively. Retail sales of online services reached 4324.9 billion yuan, an increase of 5.2%.

This article was edited by the National Bureau of Statistics, Zhitong Finance Editor: Chen Wenfang.