Ministry of Commerce: The online retail sales of agricultural products from January to July increased by 7.4% year-on-year.

According to the Securities Times APP, spokesperson He Yong stated at a routine press conference on August 21 that in recent years, with the joint efforts of various departments and regions, rural e-commerce has achieved positive results in high-quality development. Firstly, the effective promotion of agricultural product sales and increased income for farmers. From January to July 2025, the online retail sales of agricultural products increased by 7.4% year-on-year, and in the first half of this year, the per capita disposable income of rural residents increased by 6.2% year-on-year. Secondly, the rural consumption market continues to prosper. From January to July 2025, rural online retail sales increased by 6.4% year-on-year. Thirdly, the rural logistics system is becoming increasingly perfected. Since 2022, the county-level commercial construction action has supported the construction and renovation of 1,285 county-level logistics centers and 1,457 township express logistics stations. Fourthly, rural e-commerce entrepreneurship remains active.