WATCHING · 2026-11-04
China production-input prices mostly declined in October 21–31 2026
IN SHORT
Price movement was broad but not uniform across the monitored basket: 28 of 50 products fell, 17 rose and 5 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.
WHY IT MATTERS IN CANADA
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
- 28 of 50 monitored products decreased in price.
- 17 of 50 increased in price.
- 5 of 50 were unchanged.
- Glacial Acetic Acid (99.5% and above) decreased 6.7% from the previous period.
- Caustic Soda (Liquid Caustic Soda, 32%) decreased 5.4% from the previous period.
- Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) increased 10.9% from the previous period.
KEY NUMBERS
- 28 of 50Monitored production inputs with price decreases56% of monitored basket · October 21–31 2026
- 17 of 50Monitored production inputs with price increases34% of monitored basket · October 21–31 2026
- 5 of 50Monitored production inputs with unchanged prices10% of monitored basket · October 21–31 2026
- +10.9%Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) — price change vs previous periodOctober 21–31 2026
- -6.7%Glacial Acetic Acid (99.5% and above) — price change vs previous periodOctober 21–31 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.
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INDUSTRIES
Manufacturing · Energy · Mining & Critical Minerals · Construction & Infrastructure
SOURCE
National Bureau of Statistics of China — Latest Releases · View source →