The Total Retail Sale of Consumer Goods Increased in August

The total retail sale of consumer goods was 504.1 billion yuan, a rise of 12.5% as compared with the same month of last year.

In term of different regions, the retail sale of urban consumer goods was 340.1 billion yuan, rose 13.5 % over the same month of previous year; for county and below county level, the total retail sale of consumer goods was 164.0billion yuan, increase 10.5%.

In term of different industries, the retail sale of wholesale and retail trade sector was 419.0 billion yuan, increased by 12.4% as compared with the same month of last year; catering and beverage sector was 71.2 billion yuan, a rise of 15.8%; and other sectors was 13.8 billion yuan, a rise of 0.3%.

In term of different merchandises, the retail sale of wholesale and retail trade above designated size, the foodstuff, clothing and commodities rose by 8.9%, 19.0% and 21.4% respectively as compared with the same period of last year. Of which, gain and oil rose by 36.5%; that of meat, poultry and eggs rose by 10.4%; that of garments, shoes and caps rose by 21.1%; that of culture and office facilities rose by 15.5%; that of sports and entertainment appliances rose by 15.3%; that of daily articles rose by 10.3%; that of household electrical appliances and AV facilities rose by 11.1%; that of furniture rose by 10.8%; that of traditional Chinese and western medicines rose by 12.2%; that of cosmetics rose by 16.9%; that of jewelries rose by 11.2%; that of communication equipment rose by 17.6%; that of motor vehicles rose by 18.5%; that of petroleum and relative products rose by 41.1%.