Kina - Butikkhandel (årlig)

China's retail trade rose by 8 percent year-on-year in November 2019, following a 7.2 percent gain in the previous month and above market estimates of a 7.6 percent increase. This marked the biggest rise in retail trade since June, as sales advanced further for cosmetics (16.8 percent vs 6.2 percent in October); home appliances (9.7 percent vs 0.7 percent); furniture (6.5 percent vs 1.8 percent); and personal care (17.5 percent vs 12 percent). In addition, sales rebounded for garments (4.6 percent vs -0.8 percent); oil & oil products (0.5 percent vs -4.5 percent); and office supplies (4.6 percent vs -3.4 percent). Also, sales fell less for jewellery (-1.1 percent vs -4.5 percent); automobiles (-1.8 percent vs -3.3 percent); and building materials (-0.3 percent vs 2.6 percent). Meanwhile, sales of telecoms slowed (12.1 percent vs 22.9 percent). Considering the January to November period, retail sales rose 8 percent from the corresponding period a year earlier.

China's retail trade rose by 7.2 percent year-on-year in October 2019, following a 7.8 percent gain in the previous month and missing market estimates of a 7.9 percent advance. This marked the slowest rise in retail trade since April, as sales growth eased for cosmetics (6.2% vs 13.4% in September), home appliances (0.7% vs 5.4%), furniture (1.8% vs 6.3%), and building materials (2.6% vs 4.2%). In addition, sales fell for garments (-0.8% vs 3.6%), jewelry (-4.6% vs -6.6%), oil & oil products (-4.5% vs -0.4%), office supplies (-3.4% vs -0.2%), and automobiles (-3.3% vs -2.2%). In contrast, sales growth was unchanged for personal care (at 12%), while sales of telecoms rose much faster (22.9% vs 8.4%). Considering the January to October period, retail sales rose 8.1 percent from the corresponding period a year earlier.

China's retail trade rose by 7.8 percent year-on-year in September 2019, following a 7.5 percent gain in the previous month and matching market estimates. Sales went up further for cosmetics (13.4% vs 12.8% in August), home appliances (5.4% vs 4.2%), furniture (6.3% vs 5.7%), and telecoms (8.4% vs 3.5%). In addition, sales fell less for jewellery (-6.6% vs -7%), oil & oil products (-0.4% vs -1.2%), and automobiles (-2.2% vs -8.1%). Meanwhile, sales growth slowed for garments (3.6% vs 5.2%), personal care (12% vs 13%) and building materials (4.2% vs 5.9%). Also, sales of office supplies dropped (-0.2% vs 19.8%). Considering the January to September period, retail sales rose 8.2 percent from the corresponding period a year earlier.

China's retail trade rose by 7.5 percent year-on-year in August 2019, the least since April, following a 7.6 percent growth in the previous month, and below market estimates of 7.9 percent. Sales fell further for automobiles (-8.1% vs -2.6% in July); jewellery (-7% vs -1.6%); and oil & oil products (-1.2% vs -1.1%). Also, sales of furniture advanced at a softer rate (5.7% vs 6.3%). On the other hand, sales went up at a faster pace for garments (5.2% vs 2.9%); cosmetics (12.8% vs 9.4%); home appliances (4.2% vs 3%); office supplies (19.8% vs 14.5%); telecoms (3.5% vs 1%); and building materials (5.9% vs 0.4%). Additionally, sales of personal care rose 13 percent, the same as in July. Considering the January to August period, retail sales advanced 8.2 percent from the corresponding period a year earlier.

China's retail trade rose 7.6 percent year-on-year in July 2019, easing from a 9.8 percent growth in the previous month and missing market expectations of 8.6 percent. Sales growth slowed for garments (2.9 percent vs 5.2 percent in June), cosmetics (9.4 percent vs 22.5 percent), home appliances (3 percent vs 7.7 percent), furniture (6.3 percent vs 8.3 percent), telecoms (1 percent vs 5.9 percent), and building materials (0.4 percent vs 1.1 percent). In addition, sales fell for automobiles (-2.6 percent vs 17.2 percent), jewelry (-1.6 percent vs 7.8 percent), and oil, oil products (-1.1 percent vs 3.5 percent). Meanwhile, sales grew faster for both personal care (13 percent vs 12.3 percent) and office supplies (14.5 percent vs 6.5 percent). Considering the January to July period, retail sales advanced 8.3 percent from the corresponding period a year earlier.

China's retail trade jumped 9.8 percent year-on-year in June 2019, after an increase of 8.6 percent in May and well above market expectations of 8.5 percent. That was the steepest advance in retail trade since March 2018, boosted by sales of automobiles (17.2 percent vs 2.1 percent); garments (5.2 percent vs 4.1 percent); cosmetics (22.5 percent vs 16.7 percent); jewelry (7.8 percent vs 4.7 percent); personal care (12.3 percent vs 11.4 percent); home appliances (7.7 percent vs 5.8 percent); office supplies (6.5 percent vs 3.1 percent); furniture (8.3 percent vs 6.1 percent); oil, oil products (3.5 percent vs 3.1 percent); and building materials (1.1 percent vs -1.1 percent). Meanwhile, sales of telecoms rose at a softer 5.9 percent, compared to 6.7 percent in May. Considering the January to June period, retail sales advanced 8.4 percent from the corresponding period a year earlier.