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Total Retail Sales of Consumer Goods Shot up in the First Half Year

Total Retail Sales of Consumer Goods Shot up in the First Half Year

Write: Hall [2011-05-20]

Total Retail Sales of Consumer Goods Shot up in the First Half Year


In the first half year, the total retail sales of consumer goods reached 5,104.3 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 21.4 percent.

In terms of different regions, the retail sales of consumer goods in urban areas was 3,481.9 billion yuan, rose by 22.1 percent over the same period of the previous year; that of retail sales at and below the county level achieved 1,622.4 billion yuan, up by 20.0 percent.

In terms of different industries, the retail sales of wholesale and retail trades was 4,306.8 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 21.3 percent; that of hotel and catering services was 720.7 billion yuan, up by 24.0 percent; that of other industries was 76.8 billion yuan, up by 4.4 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 25.0, 25.1 and 29.1 percent respectively. Of which, the retail sales for grain and oil was up by 33.1 percent; that of meat, poultry and eggs was up by 28.9 percent; that of garments was up by 25.6 percent; that of cultural and offices appliances rose by 25.4 percent; that of sports and recreation articles rose by 20.8 percent; that of articles for daily use shot up by 19.2 percent; that of household appliances and video appliances rose by 18.3 percent; that of furniture was up by 32.3 percent; that of cosmetics jumped by 21.2 percent; that of gold, silver, and jewelry rose by 43.9 percent; that of telecommunication appliances rose by 3.5 percent; that of automobiles rose by 33.4 percent; and that of petroleum and related products rose by 44.4 percent; while that of building and decoration materials decreased 1.8 percent.