Core Insights - The China Warehousing Index rose to 50.6% in October 2025, indicating a recovery in industry activity as it returned to the expansion zone above 50% [1] - The business volume index increased to 52.7%, reflecting a 2.2 percentage point rise from September, with specific sectors like chemicals, coal, and agricultural products showing strong performance [1] - The average inventory turnover index improved to 51.2%, up by 3.8 percentage points, suggesting enhanced efficiency in inventory management [1] Sub-item Summaries - The end-of-period inventory index was at 49.4%, a 1.5 percentage point increase from September, with steel, non-ferrous metals, and coal showing higher inventory levels [1] - The employee index decreased to 51.6%, down by 0.4 percentage points, while the business activity expectation index fell to 51.1%, a decline of 3.4 percentage points [1] - Analysts noted that the increase in business volume and facility utilization rates, along with improved inventory turnover efficiency, indicates a warming market demand and smoother supply chain connections [2] - The expectation for continued recovery in warehousing demand is supported by the anticipated effects of fourth-quarter growth stabilization policies and positive changes in investment and consumption activities [2]
10月份中国仓储指数重回扩张区间