China: Total Retail Sales of Consumer Goods (YoY) - Excluding Vehicles

Macro

2026-08-17

Description

China Total Retail Sales of Consumer Goods (except automobiles) is released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This indicator mainly measures the total sales of social consumer goods excluding automobiles during a period. By excluding automobile projects with high volatility, we can observe more core commodity consumption trends. Higher sales indicate stronger consumer confidence and economic health, while lower numbers may indicate a weaker economy.

Note: Retail sales of consumer refers to the amount of non-production, non-business physical goods sold directly by enterprises to individuals and social groups through transactions, as well as the amount of income obtained from providing catering services.

Published by
National Bureau of Statistics of China (Choice)
Frequency
Monthly
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AI Data Insight

In the third quarter of 2026, the year-on-year growth rate of China's total retail sales of consumer goods (excluding autos) narrowed to 2.5%, falling short of the previous quarter's 3.0%. With overall retail data far below market expectations, it indicates that core consumption momentum continues to weaken under the dual pressures of extreme weather and residents' defensive savings.

AI Data Insight

In the third quarter of 2026, the year-on-year growth rate of China's total retail sales of consumer goods (excluding autos) narrowed to 2.5%, falling short of the previous quarter's 3.0%. With overall retail data far below market expectations, it indicates that core consumption momentum continues to weaken under the dual pressures of extreme weather and residents' defensive savings.

Description

China Total Retail Sales of Consumer Goods (except automobiles) is released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This indicator mainly measures the total sales of social consumer goods excluding automobiles during a period. By excluding automobile projects with high volatility, we can observe more core commodity consumption trends. Higher sales indicate stronger consumer confidence and economic health, while lower numbers may indicate a weaker economy.

Note: Retail sales of consumer refers to the amount of non-production, non-business physical goods sold directly by enterprises to individuals and social groups through transactions, as well as the amount of income obtained from providing catering services.

Published by
National Bureau of Statistics of China (Choice)
Frequency
Monthly
Next Update