National Bureau of Statistics: Total retail sales of consumer goods increased by 1.1% from January to August 2026

The Zhitong Finance App learned that data from the National Bureau of Statistics shows that in January-August, total retail sales of social consumer goods amounted to 32756.9 billion yuan, an increase of 1.1% over the previous year. Among them, retail sales of consumer goods other than automobiles amounted to 30176.4 billion yuan, an increase of 2.7%. In August, total retail sales of consumer goods amounted to 3982.4 billion yuan, an increase of 0.4% over the previous year. Among them, retail sales of consumer goods other than automobiles amounted to 365.45 billion yuan, an increase of 2.5%.

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From January to August, total retail sales of consumer goods amounted to 32756.9 billion yuan, an increase of 1.1% over the previous year. Among them, retail sales of consumer goods other than automobiles amounted to 30176.4 billion yuan, an increase of 2.7%. In August, total retail sales of consumer goods amounted to 3982.4 billion yuan, an increase of 0.4% over the previous year. Among them, retail sales of consumer goods other than automobiles amounted to 365.45 billion yuan, an increase of 2.5%.

According to the location of the business unit, from January to August, retail sales of urban consumer goods amounted to 28374.3 billion yuan, an increase of 1.0% over the previous year; retail sales of rural consumer goods amounted to 438.2.6 billion yuan, an increase of 2.3%. In August, retail sales of urban consumer goods amounted to 3445.7 billion yuan, an increase of 0.2% over the previous year; retail sales of rural consumer goods amounted to 536.7 billion yuan, an increase of 1.6%.

By type of consumption, from January to August, retail sales of goods were 290.203 billion yuan, up 1.0% year on year; food and beverage revenue was 3736.6 billion yuan, an increase of 2.4%. In August, retail sales of goods were 3528 billion yuan, up 0.3% year on year; food and beverage revenue was 454.4 billion yuan, an increase of 1.1%.

According to the retail sector, from January to August, retail sales of convenience stores and supermarkets among retail units above the limit increased by 5.5% and 3.8%, respectively; retail sales of specialty stores, department stores, and brand specialty stores decreased by 2.2%, 3.0%, and 10.0%, respectively.

From January to August, retail sales of online goods and services nationwide reached 13476.6 billion yuan, an increase of 4.6% over the previous year. Among them, retail sales of online products amounted to 8419.5 billion yuan, an increase of 4.3%; among online retail sales, food, clothing, and consumer goods increased 15.9%, 4.9%, and 1.1%, respectively. Retail sales of online services reached 5057.1 billion yuan, an increase of 5.1%.

This article was compiled from the official website of the “National Bureau of Statistics”, Zhitong Finance Editor: Li Fu.