国家统计局分析5月份国内消费市场新变化

Core Viewpoint - In May 2023, China's total retail sales of consumer goods increased by 6.4% year-on-year, driven by various factors including holiday consumption, promotional events, and the "old-for-new" policy [1] Group 1: Consumption Growth Drivers - The "old-for-new" policy has significantly boosted consumer spending, with retail sales of home appliances, audio-visual equipment, communication devices, and furniture increasing by 53%, 33%, 30.5%, and 25.6% respectively, contributing 1.9 percentage points to the total retail sales growth [3] - The "6·18" online shopping festival, which started on May 13, has accelerated online retail sales, with a 6.3% year-on-year increase in physical goods online retail from January to May, accounting for 24.5% of total retail sales [3] - Holiday consumption showed positive trends, with domestic tourism during the "May Day" holiday increasing by 6.4% year-on-year, and restaurant income in May rising by 5.9% [4] Group 2: Emerging Consumption Trends - There is a continuous release of new consumption momentum, with retail sales of sports and entertainment goods and gold and silver jewelry increasing by 28.3% and 21.8% year-on-year respectively [4] - The expansion of the visa-free entry policy has enhanced consumer activity, with inbound tourists under the visa exemption policy increasing by over 70% during the "May Day" holiday, leading to a significant rise in tourism orders and payment transactions [4]