三是新型消费较快增长。据商务部商务大数据，10月份，重点监测平台智能健康设备销售额增长超两 成，智能穿戴设备销售额增长约4%，部分一级能效家电销售额增长超10%，有机食品销售额增长超 8%。据汽车流通协会数据，10月份新能源乘用车零售量增长7.3%，渗透率达57.2%。1-10月份，实物商 品网上零售额增长6.3%， 四是乡村消费快于城镇。县域消费持续扩容，下沉市场活力十足。10月份，乡村消费品零售额增长 4.1%，增速比城镇快1.4个百分点;1-10月份，乡村消费品零售额增长4.6%，增速比城镇快0.4个百分点。 一是商品消费平稳增长。10月份，商品零售额增长2.8%，以旧换新相关商品销售保持较快增长，其中 限额以上单位通讯器材、文化办公用品、家具零售额分别增长23.2%、13.5%和9.6%。基本生活类商品 消费增长较快，其中粮油食品、服装鞋帽零售额分别增长9.1%和6.3%。升级类商品消费需求旺盛，其 中金银珠宝、体育娱乐用品、化妆品零售额分别增长37.6%、10.1%和9.6%。 二是服务消费增势良好。1-10月份，服务零售额同比增长5.3%，增速比前三季度加快0.1个百分点，比 商品零售额快0.9个 ...

Core Insights - The consumption market in China is showing steady growth, with retail sales reaching 4.63 trillion yuan in October, a year-on-year increase of 2.9% [1] - From January to October, the total retail sales of consumer goods amounted to 41.2 trillion yuan, growing by 4.3%, which is 0.8 percentage points higher than the same period last year [1] Group 1: Goods Consumption - In October, the retail sales of goods increased by 2.8%, with significant growth in the sales of old-for-new related products, particularly in communication equipment, cultural and office supplies, and furniture, which grew by 23.2%, 13.5%, and 9.6% respectively [1] - Basic living goods saw rapid growth, with retail sales of grain and oil foods increasing by 9.1% and clothing and footwear by 6.3% [1] - There is strong demand for upgraded consumer goods, with retail sales of gold and silver jewelry, sports and entertainment products, and cosmetics increasing by 37.6%, 10.1%, and 9.6% respectively [1] Group 2: Service Consumption - From January to October, service retail sales grew by 5.3%, which is 0.1 percentage points faster than the previous three quarters and 0.9 percentage points faster than goods retail sales [2] - Driven by holiday travel demand, retail sales in tourism consulting, transportation services, and cultural and recreational services all maintained growth rates above 10% [2] - In October, restaurant income increased by 3.8%, accelerating by 2.9 percentage points compared to September [2] - The inbound tourism sector remains strong, with 751,000 foreign visitors during the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holidays, marking a 19.8% increase [2] Group 3: New Consumption Trends - In October, sales of smart health devices increased by over 20%, while smart wearable devices grew by approximately 4%, and sales of certain first-level energy-efficient appliances rose by over 10% [2] - Organic food sales also saw an increase of over 8% [2] - According to the China Automobile Dealers Association, the retail sales of new energy passenger vehicles grew by 7.3% in October, with a penetration rate of 57.2% [2] - From January to October, the online retail sales of physical goods increased by 6.3% [2] Group 4: Rural vs Urban Consumption - Rural consumption is outpacing urban consumption, with retail sales in rural areas growing by 4.1% in October, 1.4 percentage points faster than urban areas [2] - From January to October, rural retail sales increased by 4.6%, which is 0.4 percentage points faster than urban retail sales [2]

四是乡村消费快于城镇。县域消费持续扩容，下沉市场活力十足。10月份，乡村消费品零售额增长 4.1%，增速比城镇快1.4个百分点；1-10月份，乡村消费品零售额增长4.6%，增速比城镇快0.4个百分 点。 来源：中国新闻网 编辑：郭晋嘉 广告等商务合作，请点击这里 本文为转载内容，授权事宜请联系原著作权人 商务部：10月份乡村消费品零售额增长4.1%，增速比城镇快1.4个百分点 中新网11月19日电 据商务部网站19日消息，商务部消费促进司负责人谈2025年10月我国消费市场情 况：10月份，在国庆中秋假期带动下，消费市场保持平稳增长态势，消费潜力持续释放。据国家统计局 数据，当月社会消费品零售总额4.63万亿元，同比(下同)增长2.9%。1-10月份，社会消费品零售总额 41.2万亿元，增长4.3%，增速比去年同期高0.8个百分点。 一是商品消费平稳增长。10月份，商品零售额增长2.8%，以旧换新相关商品销售保持较快增长，其中 限额以上单位通讯器材、文化办公用品、家具零售额分别增长23.2%、13.5%和9.6%。基本生活类商品 消费增长较快，其中粮油食品、服装鞋帽零售额分别增长9.1%和6.3%。升级类商品 ...

Group 1: CPI Analysis - In October, the CPI increased by 0.5 percentage points year-on-year to 0.2%, driven by improved food prices and robust service consumption[2] - The core CPI rose by 0.2 percentage points to 1.2%, the highest level since March 2024[2] - Food CPI improved with a year-on-year decline narrowing by 1.5 percentage points to -2.9%, while fresh vegetables and fruits saw significant price increases[3] Group 2: PPI Insights - The PPI's year-on-year decline narrowed by 0.2 percentage points to -2.1%, marking the first month of increase in 2025[5] - The PPI improvement is driven by the oil-petrochemical and coal-metallurgy sectors, indicating a unique price logic compared to other major industrial countries[5] - Domestic effective investment demand growth is constrained, prolonging the PPI recovery process due to ongoing real estate market adjustments[5] Group 3: Economic Outlook - The upward trend in core CPI and PPI suggests a synchronized improvement, but the underlying inflation logic remains fragile[5] - Domestic consumption and effective investment demand are still weak, influenced by rising household debt during the real estate market's bottoming phase[5] - The necessity to expand domestic demand is emphasized, especially in light of cooling export growth and uncertainties from global supply chain restructuring[5]

Group 1: Travel and Mobility - During the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday from October 1 to October 8, the total cross-regional mobility reached 2.432 billion trips, with a daily average of 304 million trips, marking a year-on-year increase of 6.2% and a 30.8% increase compared to 2019 [2] - Self-driving travel saw a significant increase, with average passenger volume growth rates for non-commercial small cars, water transport, civil aviation, commercial highways, and railways at 7.1%, 4.2%, 3.4%, 2.9%, and 2.6% respectively compared to 2024 [3] - The civil aviation market experienced a 3.3% increase in daily average passenger flights compared to last year, with international flights recovering to 92.9% of 2019 levels, primarily focused on Southeast Asia and East Asia [5] Group 2: Consumer Spending - Overall consumer spending showed a moderate recovery, with average daily sales revenue in consumption-related industries increasing by 4.5% year-on-year during the holiday [9] - Service consumption outperformed goods consumption, with service consumption growing by 7.6% compared to 3.9% for goods [9] - The number of payment transactions processed by UnionPay and other platforms increased by approximately 30%, with transaction amounts rising by about 16% during the holiday [9] Group 3: Tourism and Local Consumption - Domestic tourism saw 888 million trips, with total spending reaching 809 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 1.01% [13] - The average tourism spending per person was 911 yuan, a slight decrease of 0.55% year-on-year, but an improvement compared to earlier holidays [16] - Key scenic spots experienced significant visitor growth, with popular destinations like Huangshan and Emei Mountain seeing increases in visitor numbers and ticket revenue [22][23] Group 4: Local Consumption Trends - The restaurant sector showed stable performance, with key retail and catering enterprises reporting a 2.7% year-on-year increase in sales during the holiday [25] - The film industry, however, faced challenges, with box office revenue for the National Day period at 1.835 billion yuan, a decline of 13% year-on-year [27] - The average ticket price for films decreased by 9.4%, indicating a soft performance in the cinema sector [31] Group 5: Summary and Structural Highlights - The overall consumption data during the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday indicated steady growth, although some sectors showed a decline compared to the May Day holiday [32] - Key structural highlights include the rising popularity of self-driving travel, a strong recovery in international flight numbers, and improved tourism spending per capita compared to earlier holidays [32]

Core Viewpoint - The Chinese government has introduced a series of policies aimed at expanding service consumption, which is seen as a key driver for high-quality economic development in the country [1] Group 1: Service Consumption Expansion - Service consumption is defined as the exchange of money for intangible products, contrasting with tangible goods consumption [2] - The current focus on expanding service consumption aligns with China's development stage, as service consumption typically becomes dominant when GDP per capita exceeds $15,000 [2] - China's per capita GDP is currently around $13,000, with service consumption growth outpacing that of goods consumption in recent months [2] Group 2: Impact of School Holidays on Service Consumption - The introduction of spring and autumn breaks for students is expected to enhance service consumption by providing more leisure time for families [3] - The effectiveness of this policy depends on whether parents also have time off, which will determine its impact on service consumption growth [3] Group 3: New Market Opportunities - Emerging consumption trends, such as "Village BA" and "Su Chao," indicate new market opportunities driven by quality content and innovative service offerings [4] - The interaction between new demand and supply is crucial, as quality content and innovative experiences can significantly enhance consumer engagement [4] Group 4: Challenges in Service Consumption - Despite the growth in service consumption, the overall consumption-to-GDP ratio in China remains low, indicating a need for improvement [6] - Addressing this issue requires coordinated efforts on both the supply and demand sides, particularly by enhancing public services and social security for low-income groups [6]

Economic Overview - In July, the total retail sales of consumer goods increased by 3.7% year-on-year, a decrease of 1.1 percentage points from the previous month [1] - The overall service retail sales remained stable, with a growth of 5.2% from January to July, consistent with the previous six months [1] - The combined retail sales of goods and services for the first seven months showed a preliminary growth of around 5% [1] Consumer Spending Insights - In the first half of the year, final consumption expenditure contributed 52% to economic growth, an increase of 7.5 percentage points compared to the previous year [2] - The consumption expansion trend remains unchanged, supported by special actions to boost consumption [2] Retail Performance - In July, the retail sales of goods reached 34,276 billion yuan, growing by 4.0%, while catering revenue was 4,504 billion yuan, increasing by 1.1% [5] - The "trade-in" policy has positively impacted sales, with significant growth in categories such as home appliances (28.7%), cultural and office supplies (13.8%), furniture (20.6%), and communication equipment (14.9%) [5] - Online retail sales for the first seven months totaled 86,835 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 9.2% [5] Service Consumption Trends - July saw a strong increase in service consumption, particularly in cultural tourism, information services, and digital entertainment [8] - The summer tourism season has led to a 5.5% increase in the production index of transportation, storage, and postal services [9] - The popularity of sports events has significantly boosted local economies, with ticket sales driving related sectors such as dining, transportation, and accommodation [9] Emerging Consumption Patterns - New consumption trends are emerging, with a notable increase in demand for cultural, sports, and entertainment products, reflected in the growth of retail sales in these categories [6] - The search volume for leisure activities has surged, indicating a growing interest in experiences such as beauty services and indoor entertainment [10] - The rise of new consumption modes, including personalized and diversified spending, is becoming more prominent [12] Future Outlook - The service consumption sector is expected to continue growing, with the proportion of service consumption in total consumption increasing [12] - As GDP per capita approaches 1.5 million USD, a shift from goods to service consumption is anticipated, indicating significant growth potential in the service sector [11]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights the significant increase in consumer demand for home appliances in Heilongjiang Province due to sustained high temperatures since late June, leading to a surge in sales across various categories [1] - In the first half of the year, commodity consumption in Heilongjiang Province grew by 10.4% year-on-year, with daily household appliances sales skyrocketing by 95.3% [1] - Retail sales of communication equipment and home audio-visual devices saw year-on-year increases of 84.7% and 39% respectively, while offline comprehensive retail sales rose by 4.7% and online retail sales surged by 192.8% [1] Group 2 - The article notes a strong consumer response to policies promoting the replacement of old appliances and vehicles, indicating a trend towards large-scale equipment updates and trade-in programs [1] - The Heilongjiang tax authorities are actively promoting tax policies related to the replacement of old appliances and new energy vehicles through various platforms, ensuring that businesses understand and benefit from these policies [1] - The focus on household appliances and new energy vehicles aims to streamline tax processes and enhance financial management for businesses, ensuring that consumers receive the benefits of these policies directly [1]

Core Insights - The article argues that China is significantly undervalued as a service consumption powerhouse, with a notable disparity in service pricing compared to the United States [2][13] Group 1: Consumption Comparison - In the first half of 2025, the retail sales of consumer goods in the U.S. reached $420.15 billion, while China's was $341.68 billion, making China's figure 81.32% of the U.S. total [3] - The U.S. service consumption total is projected to reach $13.6 trillion in 2024, accounting for 69% of total consumption and 67% of GDP [4] - China's service consumption total is only $2.15 trillion, representing 46% of total consumption and 39%-40% of GDP, indicating a significant gap in service consumption scale [4] Group 2: Sector-Specific Analysis - The healthcare sector shows the most pronounced difference, with U.S. per capita healthcare spending at $9,900 compared to China's $350, a 28-fold difference despite similar life expectancy [4][6] - Price comparisons for medical services reveal that U.S. costs are substantially higher, with CT scans costing $5,000 in the U.S. versus $120-$120 in China, a difference of 90-233 times [5] - In the e-commerce sector, China's express delivery service prices are only one-seventh of those in the U.S., with 2024 express delivery volume in China reaching 175.08 billion packages, a 21.5% increase [7] Group 3: Dining and Hospitality - In the food delivery sector, China's average order frequency is double that of the U.S., with a per capita annual order volume of 20.7 compared to 12 in the U.S. [8] - The hotel industry in China has expanded significantly, with 348,717 hotels and a total of 21.5 million rooms, compared to approximately 85,000 hotels and 4.43 million rooms in the U.S. [11][12] - Average daily rates (ADR) for hotels in China are approximately $40, while in the U.S. they are around $165, indicating a substantial price difference [12] Group 4: Overall Consumption Trends - The article concludes that the perception of Chinese consumers as not enjoying services is misleading; rather, the low pricing of services in China contributes to the underestimation of its service consumption potential [13]

Core Viewpoint - The Chinese government aims to continue reducing restrictive measures in the service consumption sector during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, building on the achievements of the "14th Five-Year Plan" [1][2] Group 1: Economic Growth and Consumer Market - China's retail sales of consumer goods increased from 39.2 trillion yuan in 2020 to 48.3 trillion yuan in 2022, with an average annual growth rate of 5.5% [1] - In absolute terms, China's retail sales in 2022 were approximately 80% of the United States; however, in terms of purchasing power, China's retail sales exceeded that of the U.S., being 1.6 times greater according to World Bank data [1] Group 2: Service Consumption Trends - During the "14th Five-Year Plan," service consumption in China entered a rapid growth phase, with annual growth in residents' service consumption expenditure projected at 9.6% from 2020 to 2024 [1] - The primary challenge during this phase is a supply-side shortage, particularly in high-quality service offerings [1] Group 3: Policy Initiatives - The Ministry of Commerce plans to address the shortage of high-quality services through both external and internal measures, including expanding pilot programs in sectors like healthcare and reducing restrictive measures in service consumption [1] - The government intends to convert effective and popular policies from the "14th Five-Year Plan" into long-term, sustainable policies while introducing targeted measures to stimulate commodity consumption and unleash service consumption potential [2]