商务部：9月份我国消费市场运行总体平稳

Core Insights - The overall consumption market in China remained stable in September 2023, with significant contributions from various sectors and initiatives aimed at boosting consumer spending [1][2]. Group 1: Consumption Market Performance - In September, the total retail sales of consumer goods reached 4.20 trillion yuan, showing a year-on-year growth of 3.0%. For the first three quarters, the total retail sales amounted to 36.59 trillion yuan, with a growth rate of 4.5%, which is 1.0 percentage point faster than the entire previous year [1]. - Per capita consumption expenditure for residents was 21,600 yuan, reflecting a growth of 4.6%. The contribution rate of final consumption expenditure to economic growth was 53.5% [1]. Group 2: Trade-in Programs and Retail Growth - The trade-in program for consumer goods continued to show positive results, with retail sales of related goods increasing by 3.3% in September. Notably, retail sales of communication equipment, furniture, and cultural office supplies from large enterprises grew by 16.2%, 16.2%, and 6.2%, respectively [2]. - The retail volume of passenger cars reached 2.241 million units, marking a growth of 6.3%. As of October 22, 2023, applications for the 2025 automobile trade-in subsidy exceeded 10 million [1]. Group 3: Service Consumption Trends - Service retail sales grew by 5.2% in the first three quarters, outpacing the growth of goods retail sales by 0.6 percentage points. Sectors such as cultural and recreational services, communication services, tourism consulting, and transportation services experienced double-digit growth [2]. - The proportion of residents' service consumption expenditure accounted for 46.8% of total consumption expenditure [2]. Group 4: Emerging Consumption Trends - New types of consumption, including smart and green products, continued to expand. In September, sales of smart wearable devices and robotic vacuum cleaners increased by over 15%, while sales of energy-efficient dishwashers and organic food grew by more than 10% [2]. - The retail volume of new energy passenger vehicles reached 1.296 million units, with a growth of 15.5% and a penetration rate of 57.8% [2]. Group 5: Inbound Consumption Growth - The scale of inbound consumption has been expanding, supported by policies such as the expansion of visa-free entry and optimized tax refund processes. The popularity of "China tours" and "China shopping" continues to rise [2]. - According to the National Immigration Administration, the number of inbound and outbound foreign visitors reached 20.134 million in the third quarter, a growth of 22.3%. Among them, visa-free foreign visitors numbered 7.246 million, increasing by 48.3% [2].