2025年7月PMI分析：7月PMI为什么下降？

Group 1: PMI Overview - In July 2025, the manufacturing PMI decreased to 49.3%, down 0.4 percentage points from the previous month, indicating a decline in manufacturing activity[1] - The construction business activity index was at 50.6%, down from 52.8%, while the services business activity index remained stable at 50.0%[1] Group 2: Production and Demand Factors - The production index for July was 50.5%, a decrease of 0.5 percentage points from June, while the new orders index fell to 49.4%, indicating contraction[2] - New export orders dropped to 47.1%, reflecting a decline in external demand, with the U.S. Markit manufacturing PMI falling from 52.9% to 49.5%[2] Group 3: Price Indices and Material Costs - The PMI output price index rose by 2.1 percentage points to 48.3%, and the raw material purchase price index increased by 3.1 percentage points to 51.5%, indicating rising material costs[3] - The price increase was attributed to the initial success of curbing excessive competition, with 11 out of 16 industries experiencing price increases[3] Group 4: Inventory and Procurement Trends - The inventory indices for finished goods and raw materials both declined, with finished goods at 47.4% and raw materials at 47.7%, indicating a contraction in inventory levels[4] - Procurement volume fell to 49.5%, also entering the contraction zone, suggesting companies are maintaining low inventory levels in response to short-term demand[4] Group 5: Business Size and Sector Performance - The PMI for small enterprises dropped significantly to 46.4%, while large and medium enterprises saw minor changes, indicating pressure on smaller businesses[4] - The non-manufacturing sector also experienced a decline, with the construction PMI falling to 50.6% and the services PMI slightly decreasing to 50.0%[4] Group 6: Future Outlook - Despite the challenges, the PMI reflects resilience in the economy, with production remaining in the expansion zone[5] - Future demand may improve due to policies aimed at boosting consumption, although external demand is expected to continue declining[5]