Total Retail Sales of Consumer Goods Increased 14.3 Percent in October

In October, the total retail sales of consumer goods reached 699.8 billion yuan, a year-on- year increase of 14.3 percent.

In terms of different regions, the retail sales of consumer goods in urban areas was 472.1 billion yuan, a year-on- year rise of 14.8 percent, the retail sales at and below the county level stood at 227.7 billion yuan, up by 13.5 percent.

In terms of different sectors, the retail sales by wholesale and retail trade was 584.9 billion yuan, a year-on-year rise of 14.1 percent, that by lodging and catering industry was 96.5 billion yuan, up by 17.9 percent, and that by other industries was 18.4 billion yuan, rose by 4.0 percent.

In terms of different commodity categories, the retail sales of wholesale and retail trade above designated size, foodstuff, clothing and utilized commodities rose by 23.1, 16.6 and 22.9 percent respectively, year-on-year. Of the total, the sales for grain and oil grew by 22.9 percent, that for meal, poultry and eggs rose by 15.4 percent, that for clothing, footgear, hats and textile articles increased 16.6 percent, that for culture and office articles rose by 9.7 percent, that for sports and recreation facilities up by 12.0 percent, that for daily use commodities grew by 19.0 percent, that for household electric appliances and AV facilities rose by 25.8 percent, that for furniture increased 21.7 percent, that for construction and decoration materials increased 30.4 percent, that for cosmetics rose by 21.2 percent, that for jewelries rose by 42.0 percent, that for telecommunication facilities rose by 18.3 percent, that for motor vehicles rose by 24.7 percent, and that for petroleum and its products rose by 32.7 percent.

From January to October, the accumulated total retail sale of consumer goods achieved 6208.9 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 13.6 percent.