Group 1 - In April, China's manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) fell to 49%, a decrease of 1.5 percentage points from the previous month, indicating a contraction in the manufacturing sector [1] - The decline in the manufacturing PMI is attributed to external factors, particularly the impact of U.S. tariffs, as well as a correction following a significant rebound in March [1][2] - The new export orders index dropped by 4.3 percentage points in April, reflecting a tightening in short-term export demand and overall market demand [1] Group 2 - Despite the challenges in foreign trade, China's economic foundation remains solid, supported by its large market size and complete industrial supply chain, which can effectively withstand external shocks [1] - In the context of weak overall market demand, new momentum in the manufacturing sector continues to show stable growth, with high-tech manufacturing new orders index above 53% and equipment manufacturing new orders index above 51% [2] - The production index for high-tech manufacturing remains at a favorable level of 52%, while the production index for consumer goods manufacturing stays above 50%, indicating ongoing stability in these sectors [2] Group 3 - The manufacturing activity expectation index for April remains optimistic at over 52%, suggesting that enterprises maintain a positive outlook for future production and operations [2] - The recent meeting of the Central Political Bureau emphasized the need for proactive macroeconomic policies and measures to support struggling enterprises, aiming to stabilize economic growth [2][3] - Globally, major economies are experiencing a contraction in manufacturing due to increased uncertainty in trade environments, highlighting the need for high-quality development to address external challenges [3]
4月份制造业PMI公布 如何看待这一指标变化?专家解读
Yang Shi Xin Wen·2025-04-30 11:25