9月份临沂商城月价格总指数为102.03点，环比下跌0.44点

Core Viewpoint - The overall price index in Linyi Mall decreased to 102.03 points this month, reflecting a month-on-month decline of 0.43% and a year-on-year decline of 0.84% [1] Price Index Summary - Among 14 categories of goods, 7 categories saw price increases while 7 categories experienced declines [3] - The top two categories with price increases were ceramics and board materials, while the top two categories with price declines were steel and household appliances/audio-visual equipment [3] Ceramics Price Index - The ceramics price index rose to 106.35 points, with a month-on-month increase of 0.43 points [5] - Subcategories such as sanitary ceramics, daily ceramics, and building ceramics saw increases of 1.74 points, 0.13 points, and 0.01 points respectively, while craft ceramics remained stable [5] - The demand for ceramics is expected to continue rising due to the upcoming consumption season and infrastructure projects [5] Board Materials Price Index - The board materials price index increased to 95.90 points, with a month-on-month rise of 0.05 points [8] - The increase was driven by a rise in demand as construction projects ramped up and dealers increased their inventory [8] - The production costs for board materials rose due to higher raw material prices, leading to a slight increase in market average selling prices [8] Steel Price Index - The steel price index fell to 95.16 points, reflecting a month-on-month decrease of 2.50 points [11] - All subcategories of steel experienced declines, with structural steel, construction steel, board steel, and pipe steel dropping by 3.42 points, 3.37 points, 2.54 points, and 2.06 points respectively [11] - The steel market faced weak demand due to a sluggish real estate market and insufficient construction activity [11] Household Appliances and Audio-Visual Equipment Price Index - The price index for household appliances and audio-visual equipment decreased to 102.50 points, with a month-on-month decline of 0.67 points [14] - Significant price drops were observed in cooling appliances and fans, while kitchen appliances saw mixed performance [14] - The overall market for household appliances showed a downward trend as demand for cooling products decreased with cooler weather [14] Summary of Price Index Changes - The total price index decreased from 102.47 to 102.03, a drop of 0.44 points [15] - Specific category changes included: - Ceramics: increased from 105.92 to 106.35 [15] - Board materials: increased from 95.85 to 95.90 [15] - Steel: decreased from 97.66 to 95.16 [15] - Household appliances: decreased from 103.17 to 102.50 [15]