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: Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 24: Matalan To Open Stores; Poundland Continues To Shutter StoresThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 20: Cross-Border Players Don’t Prevent Amazon Reaching New Highs in ApparelWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 36: Bath & Body Works and Ollie’s Bargain Outlet To Open Additional StoresAnalyst Corner: How Fast Will Agentic Commerce Scale? Three Gauges to Watch, with Charlie Poon
