WATCHING · 2026-10-08
China production-input prices mostly declined in September 21–30 2026
IN SHORT
Price movement was broad but not uniform across the monitored basket: 23 of 50 products fell, 22 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
- 23 of 50 monitored products decreased in price.
- 22 of 50 increased in price.
- 5 of 50 were unchanged.
- Sulfuric Acid (98%) decreased 4.5% from the previous period.
- Phosphate Fertilizer (55% Monoammonium Phosphate) decreased 3.8% from the previous period.
- Glacial Acetic Acid (99.5% and above) increased 10.5% from the previous period.
KEY NUMBERS
- 23 of 50Monitored production inputs with price decreases46% of monitored basket · September 21–30 2026
- 22 of 50Monitored production inputs with price increases44% of monitored basket · September 21–30 2026
- 5 of 50Monitored production inputs with unchanged prices10% of monitored basket · September 21–30 2026
- +10.5%Glacial Acetic Acid (99.5% and above) — price change vs previous periodSeptember 21–30 2026
- +6.1%Pure Benzene (Petroleum Benzene, Industrial Grade) — price change vs previous periodSeptember 21–30 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 →