一季度中国仓储行业持续扩张 业务需求保持增长

Core Viewpoint - The Chinese warehousing industry continues to show signs of expansion, with the warehousing index for March at 50.8%, indicating a 0.6 percentage point increase from the previous month, marking five consecutive months of growth [1][2] Industry Performance - The warehousing index reflects a sustained upward trend in the industry, with business demand remaining strong [1] - The new orders index stands at 50.5%, down 1 percentage point from last month, while the facility utilization index is at 50.9%, a decrease of 1.6 percentage points, both still within the expansion range [1] - The average inventory turnover index rose to 54.5%, indicating improved efficiency in goods turnover and a faster pace of inventory consumption [1] Employment and Future Outlook - The employee index is at 50.5%, showing an increase in workforce numbers due to the end of holidays and the arrival of the busy season [1] - The business activity expectation index is at 55.2%, continuing to rise within the expansion range, reflecting a generally optimistic outlook among enterprises [1][2] - The warehousing industry is expected to maintain a stable and positive operational trend in the second quarter, driven by seasonal demand for bulk commodities and the ongoing effects of consumer policies [2]