Guangzhou Statistics Bureau: Jan–Jul 2026 industrial value added of enterprises
above designated size rose 5.5% YoY. Total retail sales of consumer goods were
up 2.7% YoY over the same period. Investment in high‑technology manufacturing
jumped 28.6% YoY. Revenue of enterprises above designated size in the service
sector rose 12% YoY in 1H. By sector, auto manufacturing output rose 7.7% YoY,
electronic products manufacturing 10.8%, petrochemical manufacturing 3.7%.
Electrical machinery & apparatus, general equipment and special equipment
manufacturing value added increased 14.6%, 11.4% and 8.2% YoY, respectively.