Total Retail Sales of Consumer Goods Shot up from January to September

From January to September, the total retail sales of consumer goods reached 6,382.7 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 15.9 percent.

In terms of different regions, the retail sales of consumer goods in urban areas was 4,333.1 billion yuan, rose by 16.3 percent over the same period of the previous year; that of retail sales at and below the county level achieved 2,049.6 billion yuan, up by 14.9 percent.

In terms of different industries, the retail sales of wholesale and retail trades was 5,375.8 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 15.8 percent; that of lodging and catering services was 886.0 billion yuan, up by 18.2 percent; that of other industries was 120.9 billion yuan, up by 4.6 percent.

In terms of different commodity categories, the retail sales above designated size of wholesale and retail trades, divided by foodstuff, clothing and utilized commodities increased 25.5, 24.7 and 25.8 percent respectively. Of which, the retail sales for grain and oil was up by 37.0 percent; that of meat, poultry and eggs was up by 40.5 percent; that of garment, shoes, hats and textiles was up by 24.7 percent; that of cultural and offices appliances rose by 21.0 percent; that of sports and recreation articles rose by 21.8 percent; that of articles for daily use shot up by 25.9 percent; that of household appliances and video appliances rose by 20.3 percent; that of furniture was up by 38.7 percent; that of building and decoration materials increased 40.3 percent; that of cosmetics jumped by 25.2 percent; that of gold, silver, and jewelry rose by 41.5 percent; that of telecommunication appliances rose by 9.5 percent; that of automobiles rose by 38.1 percent; and that of petroleum and related products rose by 19.0 percent.