China's Jan-Jul 2026 Retail Sales Rise 1.2% to RMB 28.7744 Trillion

Data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed that in the first seven months of 2026, total retail sales of consumer goods reached RMB 28.7744 trillion, up 1.2% year on year. Among them, retail sales excluding automobiles amounted to RMB 26.5142 trillion, up 2.7%.

In July, total retail sales of consumer goods stood at RMB 3.9022 trillion, up 0.6% year on year and 0.06% month on month. Among them, retail sales excluding automobiles reached RMB 3.5892 trillion, up 2.5%.