Table Title: Table 1 Value index and value of retail sales by type of retail outlet for July and August 2003

Value index of total retail sales for the month July 2003 was 94.3.

Value index of total retail sales for the month August 2003 was 94.8.

Value of total retail sales for the month July 2003 was $HK million 14633.

Value of total retail sales for the month August 2003 was $HK million 14720.

Year-on-year % change of value of total retail sales for the month July 2003 was -2.5%.

Year-on-year % change of value of total retail sales for the month August 2003 was +1.2%.

Year-on-year % change of value of total retail sales for the month January to August 2003 was -5.3%.

Value index of retail outlets of food, alcoholic drinks and tobacco (other than supermarkets) for the month July 2003 was 92.5.

Value index of retail outlets of food, alcoholic drinks and tobacco (other than supermarkets) for the month August 2003 was 102.7.

Value of retail sales for retail outlets of food, alcoholic drinks and tobacco (other than supermarkets) for the month July 2003 was $HK million 1638.

Value of retail sales for retail outlets of food, alcoholic drinks and tobacco (other than supermarkets) for the month August 2003 was $HK million 1819.

Year-on-year % change of value of retail sales for retail outlets of food, alcoholic drinks and tobacco (other than supermarkets) for the month July 2003 was -1.0%.

Year-on-year % change of value of retail sales for retail outlets of food, alcoholic drinks and tobacco (other than supermarkets) for the month August 2003 was +5.7%.

Year-on-year % change of value of retail sales for retail outlets of food, alcoholic drinks and tobacco (other than supermarkets) for the month January to August 2003 was -2.0%.

Value index of retail outlets of fish, livestock and poultry, fresh or frozen for the month July 2003 was 92.9.

Value index of retail outlets of fish, livestock and poultry, fresh or frozen for the month August 2003 was 101.0.

Value of retail sales for retail outlets of fish, livestock and poultry, fresh or frozen for the month July 2003 was $HK million 534.

Value of retail sales for retail outlets of fish, livestock and poultry, fresh or frozen for the month August 2003 was $HK million 580.

Year-on-year % change of value of retail sales for retail outlets of fish, livestock and poultry, fresh or frozen for the month July 2003 was +1.4%.

Year-on-year % change of value of retail sales for retail outlets of fish, livestock and poultry, fresh or frozen for the month August 2003 was +3.6%.

Year-on-year % change of value of retail sales for retail outlets of fish, livestock and poultry, fresh or frozen for the month January to August 2003 was +0.6%.

Value index of retail outlets of fruits and vegetables, fresh for the month July 2003 was 70.8.

Value index of retail outlets of fruits and vegetables, fresh for the month August 2003 was 71.6.

Value of retail sales for retail outlets of fruits and vegetables, fresh for the month July 2003 was $HK million 160.

Value of retail sales for retail outlets of fruits and vegetables, fresh for the month August 2003 was $HK million 162.

Year-on-year % change of value of retail sales for retail outlets of fruits and vegetables, fresh for the month July 2003 was -13.7%.

Year-on-year % change of value of retail sales for retail outlets of fruits and vegetables, fresh for the month August 2003 was -10.9%.

Year-on-year % change of value of retail sales for retail outlets of fruits and vegetables, fresh for the month January to August 2003 was -10.4%.

Value index of retail outlets of bread, pastry, confectionery and biscuits for the month July 2003 was 101.5.

Value index of retail outlets of bread, pastry, confectionery and biscuits for the month August 2003 was 132.1.

Value of retail sales for retail outlets of bread, pastry, confectionery and biscuits for the month July 2003 was $HK million 318.

Value of retail sales for retail outlets of bread, pastry, confectionery and biscuits for the month August 2003 was $HK million 414.

Year-on-year % change of value of retail sales for retail outlets of bread, pastry, confectionery and biscuits for the month July 2003 was -0.1%.

Year-on-year % change of value of retail sales for retail outlets of bread, pastry, confectionery and biscuits for the month August 2003 was +21.0%.

Year-on-year % change of value of retail sales for retail outlets of bread, pastry, confectionery and biscuits for the month January to August 2003 was +3.4%.

Value index of retail outlets of other foodstuffs for the month July 2003 was 96.9.

Value index of retail outlets of other foodstuffs for the month August 2003 was 101.9.

Value of retail sales for retail outlets of other foodstuffs for the month July 2003 was $HK million 480.

Value of retail sales for retail outlets of other foodstuffs for the month August 2003 was $HK million 505.

Year-on-year % change of value of retail sales for retail outlets of other foodstuffs for the month July 2003 was +2.6%.

Year-on-year % change of value of retail sales for retail outlets of other foodstuffs for the month August 2003 was +5.2%.

Year-on-year % change of value of retail sales for retail outlets of other foodstuffs for the month January to August 2003 was +0.1%.

Value index of retail outlets of alcoholic drinks and tobacco for the month July 2003 was 90.7.

Value index of retail outlets of alcoholic drinks and tobacco for the month August 2003 was 97.9.

Value of retail sales for retail outlets of alcoholic drinks and tobacco for the month July 2003 was $HK million 146.

Value of retail sales for retail outlets of alcoholic drinks and tobacco for the month August 2003 was $HK million 158.

Year-on-year % change of value of retail sales for retail outlets of alcoholic drinks and tobacco for the month July 2003 was -7.0%.

Year-on-year % change of value of retail sales for retail outlets of alcoholic drinks and tobacco for the month August 2003 was +0.3%.

Year-on-year % change of value of retail sales for retail outlets of alcoholic drinks and tobacco for the month January to August 2003 was -19.7%.

Value index of supermarkets for the month July 2003 was 104.7.

Value index of supermarkets for the month August 2003 was 104.4.

Value of retail sales for supermarkets for the month July 2003 was $HK million 2162.

Value of retail sales for supermarkets for the month August 2003 was $HK million 2158.

Year-on-year % change of value of retail sales for supermarkets for the month July 2003 was -1.4%.

Year-on-year % change of value of retail sales for supermarkets for the month August 2003 was -1.7%.

Year-on-year % change of value of retail sales for supermarkets for the month January to August 2003 was -0.3%.

Value index of retail outlets of fuels for the month July 2003 was 80.0.

Value index of retail outlets of fuels for the month August 2003 was 74.3.

Value of retail sales for retail outlets of fuels for the month July 2003 was $HK million 521.

Value of retail sales for retail outlets of fuels for the month August 2003 was $HK million 483.

Year-on-year % change of value of retail sales for retail outlets of fuels for the month July 2003 was -6.1%.

Year-on-year % change of value of retail sales for retail outlets of fuels for the month August 2003 was -5.9%.

Year-on-year % change of value of retail sales for retail outlets of fuels for the month January to August 2003 was -10.4%.

Value index of retail outlets of clothing, footwear and allied products for the month July 2003 was 95.1.

Value index of retail outlets of clothing, footwear and allied products for the month August 2003 was 87.0.

Value of retail sales for retail outlets of clothing, footwear and allied products for the month July 2003 was $HK million 1913.

Value of retail sales for retail outlets of clothing, footwear and allied products for the month August 2003 was $HK million 1751.

Year-on-year % change of value of retail sales for retail outlets of clothing, footwear and allied products for the month July 2003 was -9.5%.

Year-on-year % change of value of retail sales for retail outlets of clothing, footwear and allied products for the month August 2003 was -1.6%.

Year-on-year % change of value of retail sales for retail outlets of clothing, footwear and allied products for the month January to August 2003 was -12.1%.

Value index of retail outlets of wearing apparel for the month July 2003 was 95.1.

Value index of retail outlets of wearing apparel for the month August 2003 was 82.4.

Value of retail sales for retail outlets of wearing apparel for the month July 2003 was $HK million 1637.

Value of retail sales for retail outlets of wearing apparel for the month August 2003 was $HK million 1418.

Year-on-year % change of value of retail sales for retail outlets of wearing apparel for the month July 2003 was -10.1%.

Year-on-year % change of value of retail sales for retail outlets of wearing apparel for the month August 2003 was -1.7%.

Year-on-year % change of value of retail sales for retail outlets of wearing apparel for the month January to August 2003 was -12.6%.

Value index of retail outlets of footwear, allied products and other clothing accessories for the month July 2003 was 95.1.

Value index of retail outlets of footwear, allied products and other clothing accessories for the month August 2003 was 114.3.

Value of retail sales for retail outlets of footwear, allied products and other clothing accessories for the month July 2003 was $HK million 276.

Value of retail sales for retail outlets of footwear, allied products and other clothing accessories for the month August 2003 was $HK million 332.

Year-on-year % change of value of retail sales for retail outlets of footwear, allied products and other clothing accessories for the month July 2003 was -6.2%.

Year-on-year % change of value of retail sales for retail outlets of footwear, allied products and other clothing accessories for the month August 2003 was -1.5%.

Year-on-year % change of value of retail sales for retail outlets of footwear, allied products and other clothing accessories for the month January to August 2003 was -9.2%.

Value index of retail outlets of consumer durable goods for the month July 2003 was 87.7.

Value index of retail outlets of consumer durable goods for the month August 2003 was 92.2.

Value of retail sales for retail outlets of consumer durable goods for the month July 2003 was $HK million 2362.

Value of retail sales for retail outlets of consumer durable goods for the month August 2003 was $HK million 2483.

Year-on-year % change of value of retail sales for retail outlets of consumer durable goods for the month July 2003 was -3.4%.

Year-on-year % change of value of retail sales for retail outlets of consumer durable goods for the month August 2003 was -3.6%.

Year-on-year % change of value of retail sales for retail outlets of consumer durable goods for the month January to August 2003 was -5.4%.

Value index of retail outlets of motor vehicles and parts for the month July 2003 was 81.9.

Value index of retail outlets of motor vehicles and parts for the month August 2003 was 79.4.

Value of retail sales for retail outlets of motor vehicles and parts for the month July 2003 was $HK million 606.

Value of retail sales for retail outlets of motor vehicles and parts for the month August 2003 was $HK million 587.

Year-on-year % change of value of retail sales for retail outlets of motor vehicles and parts for the month July 2003 was -11.7%.

Year-on-year % change of value of retail sales for retail outlets of motor vehicles and parts for the month August 2003 was -21.8%.

Year-on-year % change of value of retail sales for retail outlets of motor vehicles and parts for the month January to August 2003 was -10.6%.

Value index of retail outlets of electrical goods and photographic equipment for the month July 2003 was 90.1.

Value index of retail outlets of electrical goods and photographic equipment for the month August 2003 was 97.6.

Value of retail sales for retail outlets of electrical goods and photographic equipment for the month July 2003 was $HK million 996.

Value of retail sales for retail outlets of electrical goods and photographic equipment for the month August 2003 was $HK million 1078.

Year-on-year % change of value of retail sales for retail outlets of electrical goods and photographic equipment for the month July 2003 was +3.1%.

Year-on-year % change of value of retail sales for retail outlets of electrical goods and photographic equipment for the month August 2003 was +5.3%.

Year-on-year % change of value of retail sales for retail outlets of electrical goods and photographic equipment for the month January to August 2003 was -1.9%.

Value index of retail outlets of furniture and fixtures for the month July 2003 was 79.5.

Value index of retail outlets of furniture and fixtures for the month August 2003 was 84.8.

Value of retail sales for retail outlets of furniture and fixtures for the month July 2003 was $HK million 362.

Value of retail sales for retail outlets of furniture and fixtures for the month August 2003 was $HK million 387.

Year-on-year % change of value of retail sales for retail outlets of furniture and fixtures for the month July 2003 was -6.9%.

Year-on-year % change of value of retail sales for retail outlets of furniture and fixtures for the month August 2003 was +5.2%.

Year-on-year % change of value of retail sales for retail outlets of furniture and fixtures for the month January to August 2003 was -10.3%.

Value index of retail outlets of other consumer durable goods, not elsewhere classified for the month July 2003 was 101.2.

Value index of retail outlets of other consumer durable goods, not elsewhere classified for the month August 2003 was 109.5.

Value of retail sales for retail outlets of other consumer durable goods, not elsewhere classified for the month July 2003 was $HK million 398.

Value of retail sales for retail outlets of other consumer durable goods, not elsewhere classified for the month August 2003 was $HK million 431.

Year-on-year % change of value of retail sales for retail outlets of other consumer durable goods, not elsewhere classified for the month July 2003 was -1.5%.

Year-on-year % change of value of retail sales for retail outlets of other consumer durable goods, not elsewhere classified for the month August 2003 was -0.6%.

Year-on-year % change of value of retail sales for retail outlets of other consumer durable goods, not elsewhere classified for the month January to August 2003 was -0.2%.

Value index of department stores for the month July 2003 was 91.3.

Value index of department stores for the month August 2003 was 97.8.

Value of retail sales for department stores for the month July 2003 was $HK million 1349.

Value of retail sales for department stores for the month August 2003 was $HK million 1445.

Year-on-year % change of value of retail sales for department stores for the month July 2003 was -5.1%.

Year-on-year % change of value of retail sales for department stores for the month August 2003 was -0.4%.

Year-on-year % change of value of retail sales for department stores for the month January to August 2003 was -6.7%.

Value index of retail outlets of jewellery, watches and clocks, and valuable gifts for the month July 2003 was 92.0.

Value index of retail outlets of jewellery, watches and clocks, and valuable gifts for the month August 2003 was 86.7.

Value of retail sales for retail outlets of jewellery, watches and clocks, and valuable gifts for the month July 2003 was $HK million 1781.

Value of retail sales for retail outlets of jewellery, watches and clocks, and valuable gifts for the month August 2003 was $HK million 1680.

Year-on-year % change of value of retail sales for retail outlets of jewellery, watches and clocks, and valuable gifts for the month July 2003 was +1.3%.

Year-on-year % change of value of retail sales for retail outlets of jewellery, watches and clocks, and valuable gifts for the month August 2003 was +6.4%.

Year-on-year % change of value of retail sales for retail outlets of jewellery, watches and clocks, and valuable gifts for the month January to August 2003 was -10.9%.

Value index of retail outlets of other consumer goods for the month July 2003 was 99.6.

Value index of retail outlets of other consumer goods for the month August 2003 was 99.5.

Value of retail sales for retail outlets of other consumer goods for the month July 2003 was $HK million 2906.

Value of retail sales for retail outlets of other consumer goods for the month August 2003 was $HK million 2903.

Year-on-year % change of value of retail sales for retail outlets of other consumer goods for the month July 2003 was +1.5%.

Year-on-year % change of value of retail sales for retail outlets of other consumer goods for the month August 2003 was +6.1%.

Year-on-year % change of value of retail sales for retail outlets of other consumer goods for the month January to August 2003 was -1.0%.

Value index of retail outlets of books, newspapers, stationery and gifts for the month July 2003 was 91.7.

Value index of retail outlets of books, newspapers, stationery and gifts for the month August 2003 was 113.6.

Value of retail sales for retail outlets of books, newspapers, stationery and gifts for the month July 2003 was $HK million 443.

Value of retail sales for retail outlets of books, newspapers, stationery and gifts for the month August 2003 was $HK million 549.

Year-on-year % change of value of retail sales for retail outlets of books, newspapers, stationery and gifts for the month July 2003 was -12.7%.

Year-on-year % change of value of retail sales for retail outlets of books, newspapers, stationery and gifts for the month August 2003 was +1.6%.

Year-on-year % change of value of retail sales for retail outlets of books, newspapers, stationery and gifts for the month January to August 2003 was -9.1%.

Value index of retail outlets of Chinese drugs and herbs for the month July 2003 was 99.8.

Value index of retail outlets of Chinese drugs and herbs for the month August 2003 was 107.9.

Value of retail sales for retail outlets of Chinese drugs and herbs for the month July 2003 was $HK million 267.

Value of retail sales for retail outlets of Chinese drugs and herbs for the month August 2003 was $HK million 289.

Year-on-year % change of value of retail sales for retail outlets of Chinese drugs and herbs for the month July 2003 was +4.5%.

Year-on-year % change of value of retail sales for retail outlets of Chinese drugs and herbs for the month August 2003 was +5.4%.

Year-on-year % change of value of retail sales for retail outlets of Chinese drugs and herbs for the month January to August 2003 was +2.1%.

Value index of optical shops for the month July 2003 was 95.3.

Value index of optical shops for the month August 2003 was 100.3.

Value of retail sales for optical shops for the month July 2003 was $HK million 138.

Value of retail sales for optical shops for the month August 2003 was $HK million 146.

Year-on-year % change of value of retail sales for optical shops for the month July 2003 was -12.0%.

Year-on-year % change of value of retail sales for optical shops for the month August 2003 was -6.8%.

Year-on-year % change of value of retail sales for optical shops for the month January to August 2003 was -12.8%.

Value index of retail outlets of medicines and cosmetics for the month July 2003 was 115.2.

Value index of retail outlets of medicines and cosmetics for the month August 2003 was 110.6.

Value of retail sales for retail outlets of medicines and cosmetics for the month July 2003 was $HK million 1124.

Value of retail sales for retail outlets of medicines and cosmetics for the month August 2003 was $HK million 1080.

Year-on-year % change of value of retail sales for retail outlets of medicines and cosmetics for the month July 2003 was +9.0%.

Year-on-year % change of value of retail sales for retail outlets of medicines and cosmetics for the month August 2003 was +9.8%.

Year-on-year % change of value of retail sales for retail outlets of medicines and cosmetics for the month January to August 2003 was +4.3%.

Value index of retail outlets of other consumer goods, not elsewhere classified for the month July 2003 was 89.3.

Value index of retail outlets of other consumer goods, not elsewhere classified for the month August 2003 was 80.4.

Value of retail sales for retail outlets of other consumer goods, not elsewhere classified for the month July 2003 was $HK million 933.

Value of retail sales for retail outlets of other consumer goods, not elsewhere classified for the month August 2003 was $HK million 840.

Year-on-year % change of value of retail sales for retail outlets of other consumer goods, not elsewhere classified for the month July 2003 was +2.3%.

Year-on-year % change of value of retail sales for retail outlets of other consumer goods, not elsewhere classified for the month August 2003 was +7.3%.

Year-on-year % change of value of retail sales for retail outlets of other consumer goods, not elsewhere classified for the month January to August 2003 was -1.6%.

Note:

1. The figures for supermarkets above do not include sales in supermarket sections of department stores.

Supplementary statistics that included such sales are shown below.

Value index of supermarkets and supermarket sections of department stores for the month July 2003 was 105.7.

Value index of supermarkets and supermarket sections of department stores for the month August 2003 was 105.5.

Value of retail sales for supermarkets and supermarket sections of department stores for the month July 2003 was $HK million 2328.

Value of retail sales for supermarkets and supermarket sections of department stores for the month August 2003 was $HK million 2324.

Year-on-year % change of value of retail sales for supermarkets and supermarket sections of department stores for the month July 2003 was -0.6%.

Year-on-year % change of value of retail sales for supermarkets and supermarket sections of department stores for the month August 2003 was -0.8%.

Year-on-year % change of value of retail sales for supermarkets and supermarket sections of department stores for the month January to August 2003 was +0.4%.

2. Figures for the month July 2003 are revised figures.

3. Figures for the month August 2003 are provisional figures.

4. Value index monthly average of Oct. 1999 - Sep. 2000=100.

5. The sum of individual items and the total shown might not exactly tally because of rounding.