Core Viewpoint - In June, China's manufacturing sector showed resilience despite entering a traditional off-season, with the Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rising to 49.7%, the highest level in three months, indicating an expansion in manufacturing activity [1][2]. Manufacturing PMI Overview - The manufacturing PMI increased by 0.2 percentage points from the previous month, with 11 out of 21 surveyed industries in the expansion zone, reflecting a broader improvement in manufacturing sentiment [1][3]. - The continuous rise in PMI over the past two months suggests that macroeconomic recovery is underway, supported by recent policy measures [3][4]. Supply and Demand Dynamics - In June, the production index and new orders index were recorded at 51.0% and 50.2%, respectively, indicating accelerated manufacturing activity and improved market demand [4][5]. - The easing of external pressures, particularly in US-China trade relations, has contributed to a stabilization in manufacturing operations and a rebound in market demand [4][5]. Export and Inventory Trends - The new export orders index rose to 47.7%, showing improvement, although it remains below the expansion threshold, indicating that domestic demand is slightly outperforming external demand [5][6]. - The finished goods inventory index increased by 1.6 percentage points to 48.1%, while raw materials inventory rose by 0.6 percentage points to 48.0%, suggesting a growing willingness among enterprises to replenish stocks [5][6]. Price Trends in Manufacturing - The indices for major raw material purchase prices and factory gate prices both increased by 1.5 percentage points to 48.4% and 46.2%, respectively, indicating an overall improvement in manufacturing market prices [5][6]. Sector Performance - Key sectors such as equipment manufacturing, high-tech manufacturing, and consumer goods all maintained PMIs above 50, indicating continued expansion, while high-energy-consuming industries showed slight improvement with a PMI of 47.8% [5][6]. Enterprise-Level Insights - Large enterprises reported a PMI of 51.2%, indicating continued expansion, while medium-sized enterprises saw a recovery with a PMI of 48.6%. However, small enterprises experienced a decline with a PMI of 47.3% [6]. - The overall economic resilience suggests that, barring significant external shocks, China's manufacturing sector is expected to maintain a stable growth trajectory in the second half of the year [6].
【新华解读】淡季不淡！6月份中国制造业PMI回升 宏观经济继续恢复
Xin Hua Cai Jing·2025-06-30 06:52