WATCH · 2026-09-02
China production-input prices mostly declined in August 1–10 2026
SUMMARY
Price movement was broad but not uniform across the monitored basket: 31 of 50 products fell, 12 rose and 7 were unchanged. The distribution is a useful watchpoint for industrial input-cost conditions in China, not a direct measure of export or Canadian landed prices.
CANADIAN RELEVANCE
Canadian manufacturers and importers sourcing industrial materials or energy-linked inputs from China should watch whether supplier pricing follows the broader movement. The release itself does not establish any change in Canadian import prices or landed costs.
WHAT HAPPENED
- 31 of 50 monitored products decreased in price.
- 12 of 50 increased in price.
- 7 of 50 were unchanged.
- Pure Benzene (Petroleum Benzene, Industrial Grade) decreased 7.3% from the previous period.
- Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) decreased 3.5% from the previous period.
- Zinc Ingot (0#) increased 2.9% from the previous period.
KEY DATA
- 31 of 50Monitored production inputs with price decreases62% of monitored basket · August 1–10 2026
- 12 of 50Monitored production inputs with price increases24% of monitored basket · August 1–10 2026
- 7 of 50Monitored production inputs with unchanged prices14% of monitored basket · August 1–10 2026
- -7.3%Pure Benzene (Petroleum Benzene, Industrial Grade) — price change vs previous periodAugust 1–10 2026
- -3.5%Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) — price change vs previous periodAugust 1–10 2026
WHAT THE DATA SHOWS
The balance of movements points to a downward bias across the monitored basket, but dispersion between products means the signal should not be treated as a uniform change in Chinese industrial costs.
SECTORS
Manufacturing · Energy · Mining & Critical Minerals · Construction & Infrastructure
SOURCE
National Bureau of Statistics of China — Latest Releases · View source →
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