China Retail Sales Rise 1.1% in First Eight Months of 2026

In January-August 2026, total retail sales of consumer goods amounted to RMB 327,569 million, up 1.1% year on year. Excluding automobiles, retail sales of consumer goods reached RMB 301,764 million, up 2.7% year on year. By consumption type, goods retail sales stood at RMB 290,203 million, up 1.0% year on year, while catering revenue was RMB 37,366 million, up 2.4% year on year.

In August 2026, total retail sales of consumer goods reached RMB 39,824 million, up 0.4% year on year and down 0.13% month on month. Excluding automobiles, retail sales of consumer goods amounted to RMB 36,545 million, up 2.5% year on year. By consumption type, goods retail sales were RMB 35,280 million, up 0.3% year on year, while catering revenue was RMB 4,544 million, up 1.1% year on year.