成都消费品以旧换新政策成效持续显现 今年“以旧换新”拉动消费超285亿元

Core Insights - Chengdu's "old for new" policy has expanded from 12 to 18 categories of household appliances, significantly boosting consumer engagement and spending [2][5] - As of May 7, 2023, over 3.89 million applications for the "old for new" subsidy have been submitted, amounting to approximately 3.1 billion yuan in subsidies and driving consumption exceeding 28.5 billion yuan [2][5] - The "Two New" policy has shown notable results, with a reported 300 billion yuan increase in automotive consumption and a 65.1% year-on-year growth in industrial equipment investment projected for 2024 [3][4] Policy Implementation - Chengdu has established a comprehensive policy framework consisting of one overall action plan and eight specialized plans to support the "Two New" initiative [3] - The city has launched a "micro-technical transformation" support program aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises, with over 400 projects already in the pipeline, expected to leverage more than 3 billion yuan in social investment [7] - New subsidies for the scrapping and updating of rural passenger vehicles and old operational trucks have been introduced, alongside increased support for new energy city buses [8][9] Consumer Engagement - The city has formed a service consultation team to address consumer inquiries, receiving approximately 40,000 calls this year, and has implemented a robot-assisted verification system to streamline subsidy processing [6] - Chengdu has expanded its consumer goods "old for new" initiatives to include new subsidies for mobile phones, tablets, and smart wearable devices, enhancing online purchasing options [11] Sector-Specific Developments - In the agricultural sector, the scope of equipment updates has been broadened to include nine specific areas, such as grain drying centers and smart agricultural facilities [10] - The overall retail sales of consumer goods in Chengdu reached 273.27 billion yuan in the first quarter of 2023, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 6.0%, with significant increases in automotive and household appliance sales [5]