Insight Report 5 minutes PremiumMay 2021 China Retail Sales: Growth Continues To Slow, at 11% Year over Year Coresight Research June 17, 2021 What's InsideIn May, China’s total retail sales grew 11% 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 two-year retail growth compared to May 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: Online Shopping in Focus—Amazon Dominates E-Commerce Competition: US Consumer Survey Insights2025 Tariffs: What Do US Consumers Think?—Proprietary Survey Insights4Q24 Earnings Season Wrap-Up: Which Companies Missed, Beat and Fell in Line with Expectations?—InfographicWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 14: Marks & Spencer Announces Store Openings Across Multiple Formats