The Total Retail Sale of Consumer Goods Increased in November

The total retail sale of consumer goods was 590.9 billion yuan in November, a rise of 12.4% as compared with the same month of last year.

In term of different regions, the retail sale of urban consumer goods was 388.0 billion yuan, rose 13.2 % over the same month of previous year; for county and below county level, the total retail sale of consumer goods was 202.9 billion yuan, increase 10.9%.

In term of different industries, the retail sale of wholesale and retail trade sector was 492.6 billion yuan, increased by 12.5% as compared with the same month of last year; catering and beverage sector was 82.3 billion yuan, a rise of 14.5%; and other sectors was 16.0 billion yuan, a rise of 0.4%.

In term of different merchandises, the retail sale of wholesale and retail trade above designated size, the foodstuff, clothing and commodities rose by 12.5%, 17.6% and 24.3% respectively as compared with the same period of last year. Of which, gain and oil rose by 41.6%; that of meat, poultry and eggs rose by 11.6%; that of garments, shoes and caps rose by 19.3%; that of culture and office facilities rose by 15.7%; that of sports and entertainment appliances rose by 18.9%; that of daily articles rose by 14.7%; that of household electrical appliances and AV facilities rose by 9.7%; that of cosmetics rose by 19.4%; that of furniture rose by 4.2%; that of construction and decoration material rose by 14.1%; that of jewelries rose by 15.0%; that of communication equipment rose by 32.0%; that of motor vehicles rose by 28.8%; that of petroleum and relative products rose by 35.2%.