Hai Duong market basically stable in 10 months, retail sales increased by more than 13%

According to the Hai Duong Provincial Statistics Office, in October 2024, the total retail sales of goods and consumer service revenue in the province reached VND 8,889 billion, up 13.8% over the same period last year. In the first 10 months of 2024, the total retail sales and consumer service revenue reached VND 82,744 billion, up 13.3%.

Of which, retail sales of goods reached VND67,557 billion, up 13.8%; consumer services revenue reached VND15,187 billion, up 11.2%. Notably, the food and foodstuff group reached VND25,344 billion, up 17.2%; household appliances, tools and equipment reached VND7,884 billion, up 13.1%; wood and construction materials group reached VND7,726 billion, up 11.5%...

The assessment of the General Statistics Office shows that trade and service activities have continued to change positively in recent times, maintaining a fairly high growth rate; the supply of basic goods has basically met the needs of production and consumption. The stable market and favorable circulation of goods have led to high retail sales and consumer service revenue.

However, the increase in prices of some goods and raw materials has put great pressure on the prices of goods, thereby also significantly affecting production, business and purchasing power among the population.

According to the reporter's analysis, the revenue from household appliances, tools and equipment, wood and construction materials increased sharply because many families had to repair and reinforce their houses after storm No. 3...