7月份中国仓储指数为50.1% 连续九个月保持扩张

Core Insights - The China Logistics and Purchasing Federation released the July warehouse index, indicating a weak demand for warehousing services due to high temperatures and heavy rainfall, yet the index remains in the expansion zone for nine consecutive months [1] - The July warehouse index stands at 50.1%, a decrease of 0.9 percentage points from the previous month, suggesting continued expansion in the warehousing sector but at a slower pace [1] - The new orders index is at 50%, down 1.6 percentage points from last month, reflecting a slowdown in new order growth influenced by weather conditions, although demand for bulk commodity warehousing, particularly in non-ferrous metals and chemical products, has seen a notable increase [1] Demand and Inventory - Weather conditions have hindered the efficiency of inbound and outbound operations, coupled with weak terminal demand, leading to a significant slowdown in goods turnover speed [1] - As a result, inventory levels have generally increased across the sector [1] Employment and Future Outlook - The employee index for July is at 50.5%, unchanged from the previous month, indicating sustained expansion in employment within the sector [1] - The business activity expectation index also remains in the expansion zone, reflecting a positive outlook among enterprises regarding future market developments [1] - Experts suggest that with the end of the rainy season and supportive macro policies aimed at boosting consumption and optimizing the business environment, the warehousing industry is expected to enhance its vitality and maintain a stable and positive operational trend [1]