WATCH · 2026-09-02
China production-input prices mostly increased in August 11–20 2026
SUMMARY
Price movement was broad but not uniform across the monitored basket: 14 of 50 products fell, 33 rose and 3 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
- 14 of 50 monitored products decreased in price.
- 33 of 50 increased in price.
- 3 of 50 were unchanged.
- Sulfuric Acid (98%) decreased 2.2% from the previous period.
- Coke (Quasi Primary Metallurgical Coke) decreased 2% from the previous period.
- Polysilicon (Dense Grade) increased 12.4% from the previous period.
KEY DATA
- 14 of 50Monitored production inputs with price decreases28% of monitored basket · August 11–20 2026
- 33 of 50Monitored production inputs with price increases66% of monitored basket · August 11–20 2026
- 3 of 50Monitored production inputs with unchanged prices6% of monitored basket · August 11–20 2026
- +12.4%Polysilicon (Dense Grade) — price change vs previous periodAugust 11–20 2026
- +7.3%Butadiene Rubber (BR9000) — price change vs previous periodAugust 11–20 2026
WHAT THE DATA SHOWS
The balance of movements points to a upward 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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