The Total Retail Sale of Consumer Goods Went up by 12.8 Percent in the First Quarter

The total retail sale of consumer goods was1844 billion yuan in the first quarter, rose by12.8 percent compared with the same period of the previous year. Of which, the rate for March is 13.5 percent.

In terms of different regions, the retail sale of urban consumer goods was 1241 billion yuan, rose by 13.5 percent, year-on-year. for county and below county level, the total retail sale of consumer goods was 603 billion yuan, rose by 11.5 percent.

In terms of different industries, the retail sale of wholesale and retail trade sector reached 1555.1 billion yuan, rose by 12.9 percent over the same period of last year; hotel and restaurants sector was 254.2 billion yuan, rose by 14.2 percent, other sectors was 34.7 billion yuan, a rise of 1.1 percent.

In different merchandises, the retail sale of wholesale and retail trade above designated size, foodstuff, clothing and commodities rose by 11.7 percent, 17.2 percent and 23.4 percent respectively, compared with the same period of the previous year. of the total, gain and oil rose by 16.7 percent; poultry and eggs rose by 8.7 percent; garments, shoes, caps and other textile products rose by 17.2 percent; culture and office facilities up by 14.8 percent;sports and entertainment appliances up by 21.5 percent; commodities for daily use up by 14.0 percent; household electric appliances and AV facilities rose by 17.0 percent; cosmetics rose by 15.9 percent; furniture rose by 17.0 percent; construction and decoration materials rose by 24.5 percent; jewelries rose by 24.7 percent; communication equipment rose by 26.5 percent; vehicles rose by 29.4 percent and petroleum and relative products rose by 38.3, year-on-year.