Insight ReportApril 2021 China Retail Sales: Growth Slows but Remains Strong, at 15% Year over Year Coresight Research May 19, 2021 Reasons to ReadIn April, China’s total retail sales grew 15% year over year, against weak 2020 comparatives. We review monthly data for retail in China in total and by sector, including the following: Retail sales growth over the last 13 months Retail sales growth for 15 sectors across food and nonfood retail, for each of the latest three months Growth in online retail sales, by major sector We also present data for year-over-year retail growth compared to April 2019, prior to the Covid-19 outbreak. Coresight Research’s monthly reports keep you up to date on retail sales (in total and by sector) and key consumer indicators, focusing on the US, the UK and China. Click here to view our full collection of monthly reports. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: US Tariffs: Who Wins, Who Loses and What It Means for the EconomyFinancial Confidence Ticks Up Again: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 20, 2025—InfographicHoliday 2024: US Retail Wrap-Up—Apparel and Amazon Dominate SpendingHoliday 2025 Survey Insights: Shopping Activity Builds Amid Black Friday Weekend