Group 1: Agricultural Products Price Index - The wholesale and retail price indices for agricultural products in Zibo have increased, with notable fluctuations in vegetables and fruits [1][2] - Garlic prices have decreased slightly, with a wholesale average of 3.19 yuan/kg, down 0.3 yuan/kg (7.89%) from last week, while retail prices remain stable at 5.13 yuan/kg [1] - Cucumber prices have risen significantly, with a wholesale average of 2.70 yuan/kg, up 0.50 yuan/kg (22.73%), driven by reduced supply due to weather conditions and high demand from the catering industry [1] - Leek prices have increased, with a wholesale average of 1.30 yuan/kg, up 0.30 yuan/kg (30.00%), attributed to slower growth and reduced supply of quality leeks [2] - Cabbage prices have also risen, with a wholesale average of 1.00 yuan/kg, up 0.20 yuan/kg (25.00%), due to adverse weather affecting vegetable production [2] - Pear prices have slightly decreased, with a wholesale average of 3.19 yuan/kg, down 0.03 yuan/kg (0.93%), as market demand shows seasonal recovery [3] - Overall, the supply of vegetables and fruits in Zibo is stable, with recommendations for consumers to purchase according to their needs [3] Group 2: Chemical Products Price Index - The Zibo chemical products price index is at 718.84, down from 721.70, indicating a slight decline [4] - The basic chemical products price index averages 708.16, down from 710.51, reflecting weak market conditions influenced by falling international oil prices [4] - The plastic products price index averages 744.34, down from 748.39, due to varying price trends among different plastic products [4] - The rubber products price index averages 548.27, up from 543.13, supported by strong synthetic rubber prices and tight supply of certain grades [4] Group 3: New Materials Price Index - The Zibo new materials price index is at 805.05, down from 808.07, indicating a downward trend [5] - The PC price index averages 758.32, down from 762.11, due to falling raw material prices [5] - The PA price index averages 678.37, down from 678.74, reflecting a stable but declining trend due to oversupply [5] - The PET bottle chip price index averages 894.20, down from 898.80, influenced by weak demand and declining raw material prices [5] Group 4: Natural Gas Price Index - The average LNG price in Zibo is 4192 yuan/ton, down 180 yuan/ton (4.13%) from last week, due to increased competition from imported LNG [6] - The liquid natural gas price index is declining, while the pipeline natural gas index remains unchanged [6] - Future expectations indicate continued downward pressure on LNG prices due to weak downstream demand [6] Group 5: Cement Price Index - The average price for various types of cement in Zibo remains stable, with no significant changes reported [7] - Specific prices include 264 yuan/ton for bagged PC42.5 cement and 270 yuan/ton for bulk PC42.5 cement, indicating stability in the market [7] - The overall cement price index in Zibo shows no fluctuations, reflecting a steady market environment [7]

Core Insights - The overall price index of Linyi Mall decreased slightly to 102.57 points, with a marginal decline of 0.01 points or 0.01% compared to the previous week [1] Price Index Summary - **Steel Category**: The weekly price index for steel rose to 98.02 points, increasing by 0.08 points. This was driven by price increases in plate steel, construction steel, and profile steel, while pipe prices remained stable. The steel futures market showed an upward trend, and the increase in raw material prices contributed to a slight rise in sales volume [1] - **Home Appliances and Audio-Visual Equipment**: The index for this category increased to 103.19 points, up by 0.04 points. Prices for kitchen appliances and electric fans rebounded, while personal appliances saw a slight increase. The wholesale prices for kitchen appliances remained stable, but sales of high-priced air conditioning fans rose [2] - **Grain, Oil, and Food**: The index for this category rose to 95.15 points, with an increase of 0.02 points. Prices for seasonings, grains, and dried fruits increased due to heightened demand from the restaurant sector and rising procurement needs for dried fruits like jujubes and walnuts [3] - **Clothing and Accessories**: The index for this category fell to 104.22 points, decreasing by 0.08 points. The decline was attributed to high inventory levels of summer clothing and low consumer willingness to spend, coupled with insufficient market acceptance of new autumn products [4] - **Board Materials**: The index for board materials decreased to 96.48 points, down by 0.05 points. The overall market for board materials was sluggish, influenced by weak demand in the real estate sector, leading to price reductions in various board products [5] - **Furniture**: The index for furniture dropped to 88.90 points, with a decrease of 0.02 points. The furniture market is currently weak, with consumers focusing on cost-effectiveness and practicality, prompting price reductions on certain furniture items to accelerate turnover [6]

Core Viewpoint - The overall price index of Linyi Mall decreased slightly this week, indicating mixed trends across various product categories, with some experiencing price increases while others faced declines [1]. Price Index Summary 1. Home Appliances and Audio-Visual Equipment - The price index for home appliances and audio-visual equipment rose to 103.15 points, an increase of 0.08 points, driven by higher prices in refrigeration and purification appliances, while air conditioning sales are declining [1]. 2. Lighting - The lighting category's price index increased to 104.36 points, up by 0.06 points, primarily due to rising prices of lighting accessories and outdoor lighting, despite a slight drop in procurement demand [2]. 3. Daily Necessities - The daily necessities price index reached 102.76 points, with a minor increase of 0.01 points, as demand for bags and textiles rose during the summer vacation, although some beauty and personal care products saw price reductions due to e-commerce competition [3]. 4. Steel - The steel price index fell to 97.94 points, down by 0.92 points, with all subcategories experiencing declines due to weak demand and falling upstream raw material prices [4]. 5. Clothing and Accessories - The clothing and accessories price index decreased to 104.30 points, a drop of 0.20 points, with footwear prices continuing to decline amid increased promotional activities and weak demand [5]. 6. Boards - The board price index declined to 96.53 points, down by 0.08 points, influenced by weak demand due to high temperatures and falling prices of raw materials like rubber and timber [6].

Core Insights - The overall price index for Linyi Mall increased to 102.74 points, reflecting a week-on-week rise of 0.13 points or 0.13% [1] Group 1: Steel Products - The weekly price index for steel products rose to 98.86 points, with a week-on-week increase of 1.32 points [1] - All subcategories, including medium materials, construction steel, board materials, and pipes, experienced price increases [1] - The rise in steel prices is attributed to upstream steel mills limiting production and increasing raw material prices, despite limited downstream demand [1] Group 2: Apparel and Accessories - The weekly price index for apparel and accessories decreased to 104.50 points, with a week-on-week decline of 0.19 points [2] - Both clothing and accessories saw price drops, particularly in men's wear, children's wear, and footwear, as retailers prepare for autumn collections and clear summer stock [2] Group 3: Board Materials - The weekly price index for board materials fell to 96.61 points, with a week-on-week decrease of 0.18 points [3] - The market for board materials is sluggish, with reduced terminal demand and falling prices for raw materials like rubber and logs, leading manufacturers to lower prices to alleviate inventory pressure [3] Group 4: Construction and Decoration Materials - The weekly price index for construction and decoration materials dropped to 105.36 points, with a week-on-week decline of 0.17 points [4] - Significant price drops were noted in decorative materials, influenced by falling prices of upstream raw materials and increased wholesale volumes of products like flooring and glass adhesives [4] Group 5: Home Appliances and Audio-Visual Equipment - The weekly price index for home appliances and audio-visual equipment decreased to 103.07 points, with a week-on-week decline of 0.05 points [5] - Prices for cooling appliances, purification devices, and personal electronics fell, driven by reduced seasonal purchasing enthusiasm and declining sales volumes [5] Group 6: Educational and Office Supplies - The weekly price index for educational and office supplies fell to 109.14 points, with a week-on-week decrease of 0.02 points [6] - Demand for educational and office management products weakened during the summer, leading to reduced purchasing by distributors and a decline in market transaction volumes [6]

Group 1: PMI Data Overview - In July 2025, the manufacturing PMI was 49.3%, a decrease of 0.4 percentage points from the previous month[2] - The construction PMI was 50.6%, down 2.2 percentage points from June[2] - The services PMI slightly decreased to 50.0%, a drop of 0.1 percentage points[2] Group 2: Price Index Changes - The major raw material purchase price index rose to 51.5%, an increase of 3.1 percentage points from last month[2] - The factory price index increased to 48.3%, up by 2.1 percentage points[2] - The non-manufacturing input price index entered the expansion zone, indicating a potential price recovery[2] Group 3: Demand and Supply Indicators - The manufacturing new orders index fell to 49.4%, down 0.8 percentage points from June[2] - The non-manufacturing new orders index decreased to 45.7%, a decline of 0.9 percentage points[2] - The manufacturing production index was 50.5%, down 0.5 percentage points, while the non-manufacturing business activity index was 50.1%, a decrease of 0.4 percentage points[2] Group 4: Employment and Expectations - The manufacturing employment index was 48.0%, a slight increase of 0.1 percentage points[2] - The service industry employment index remained stable at 46.4%[2] - The manufacturing business activity expectation index rose to 52.6%, an increase of 0.6 percentage points[2]

Group 1 - The manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for July is 49.3%, a decrease of 0.4 percentage points from the previous month, influenced by seasonal production slowdowns and adverse weather conditions [1] - The production index remains in expansion at 50.5%, although it has decreased by 0.5 percentage points from last month, indicating continued manufacturing activity [1] - The prices of major raw materials have increased, with the purchasing price index at 51.5% and the factory price index at 48.3%, rising by 3.1 and 2.1 percentage points respectively [1] Group 2 - Large enterprises maintain expansion with a PMI of 50.3%, down 0.9 percentage points from last month, while their production and new orders indices are at 52.1% and 50.7%, respectively, indicating a stable operational status [1] - Medium-sized enterprises show improvement with a PMI of 49.5%, an increase of 0.9 percentage points from last month, reflecting a better economic outlook [1] - Small enterprises have a PMI of 46.4%, which is a decrease of 0.9 percentage points from the previous month, indicating challenges in this segment [1] Group 3 - The equipment manufacturing and high-tech manufacturing PMIs are at 50.3% and 50.6%, respectively, both above the critical point, suggesting sustained growth in these sectors [2] - The consumer goods industry PMI is at 49.5%, down 0.9 percentage points from last month, indicating a decline in this sector [2] - The production expectation index for July is at 52.6%, an increase of 0.6 percentage points from the previous month, showing improved confidence among manufacturing enterprises regarding market development [2]

Group 1: Manufacturing Sector - The manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) decreased to 49.3% in July, down 0.4 percentage points from the previous month, indicating a decline in manufacturing activity [1][2] - The production index remained in expansion at 50.5%, while the new orders index fell to 49.4%, reflecting a slowdown in market demand [2] - Large enterprises maintained expansion with a PMI of 50.3%, while medium-sized enterprises improved to 49.5%, and small enterprises decreased to 46.4% [3] Group 2: Price Indices - The price index for major raw materials increased, with the purchasing price index at 51.5% and the factory price index at 48.3%, indicating an overall improvement in manufacturing market prices [2] - The purchasing price index for major raw materials rose above the critical point for the first time since March, suggesting a recovery in market conditions [2] Group 3: Non-Manufacturing Sector - The non-manufacturing business activity index was 50.1%, down 0.4 percentage points from the previous month, but still above the critical point, indicating continued expansion [1][4] - The service sector's business activity index remained stable at 50.0%, with certain industries like transportation and entertainment showing strong growth due to seasonal effects [4] - The construction sector's business activity index fell to 50.6%, influenced by adverse weather conditions, while the business activity expectation index for the service sector rose to 56.6%, indicating optimism among service enterprises [4] Group 4: Composite PMI - The composite PMI output index was 50.2%, down 0.5 percentage points from the previous month, but still indicating overall expansion in production and business activities [5][6] - The manufacturing production index and non-manufacturing business activity index contributed to the composite PMI, standing at 50.5% and 50.1% respectively [6]

Group 1: Manufacturing PMI Analysis - In July, the manufacturing PMI decreased to 49.3%, down 0.4 percentage points from the previous month, indicating a decline in manufacturing activity due to seasonal factors and adverse weather conditions [2][3] - The production index remained in expansion at 50.5%, while the new orders index fell to 49.4%, reflecting a slowdown in market demand [2] - Large enterprises maintained expansion with a PMI of 50.3%, while medium-sized enterprises improved to 49.5%, and small enterprises decreased to 46.4% [3] Group 2: Price Index and Market Conditions - The price index showed an upward trend, with the main raw materials purchasing price index at 51.5%, marking the first rise above the critical point since March [2] - The production and new orders indices for high-tech manufacturing and equipment manufacturing remained above the critical point, indicating sustained growth in these sectors [3] Group 3: Non-Manufacturing PMI Insights - The non-manufacturing business activity index was at 50.1%, down 0.4 percentage points, but still above the critical point, indicating continued expansion [4] - The service sector showed stability, with a business activity index of 50.0%, while sectors related to travel and consumption experienced high activity levels [4] - The construction sector's business activity index fell to 50.6% due to adverse weather conditions affecting construction activities [4] Group 4: Comprehensive PMI Output Index - The comprehensive PMI output index was at 50.2%, down 0.5 percentage points, indicating overall expansion in production and business activities across sectors [6]

Manufacturing Sector - In July, the Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) decreased to 49.3%, down 0.4 percentage points from the previous month, indicating a decline in manufacturing activity due to seasonal factors and adverse weather conditions [2][3] - The production index remained in expansion at 50.5%, while the new orders index fell to 49.4%, reflecting a slowdown in market demand [3] - Large enterprises maintained expansion with a PMI of 50.3%, while medium-sized enterprises improved to 49.5%, and small enterprises decreased to 46.4% [4] - The price index showed an upward trend, with the main raw materials purchasing price index rising to 51.5%, marking the first increase above the critical point since March [3][4] - New momentum in the manufacturing sector is evident, with the equipment manufacturing PMI at 50.3% and high-tech manufacturing PMI at 50.6%, both above the critical point [4] Non-Manufacturing Sector - The Non-Manufacturing Business Activity Index stood at 50.1%, down 0.4 percentage points from the previous month, but still above the critical point [5] - The service sector's business activity index was stable at 50.0%, with significant growth in transportation and tourism-related industries, while real estate and residential services lagged [5][6] - The construction sector's business activity index fell to 50.6%, influenced by adverse weather conditions, with a corresponding decrease in market expectations [6] Composite PMI - The Composite PMI Output Index decreased to 50.2%, down 0.5 percentage points from the previous month, indicating overall expansion in production and business activities [7] - The manufacturing production index and non-manufacturing business activity index were recorded at 50.5% and 50.1%, respectively, both indicating continued expansion [7]

Group 1: Agricultural Products Price Index - The wholesale and retail price indices for agricultural products in Zibo have shown a decline, particularly in vegetable categories [1][2][3] - The average wholesale price of potatoes is 0.95 yuan per jin, remaining stable compared to last week, while retail prices have decreased by 0.11 yuan per jin, a drop of 6.36% [1] - The average wholesale price of celery is 0.90 yuan per jin, down 10% from last week, while retail prices remain unchanged [1] - The average wholesale price of cucumbers is 2.00 yuan per jin, down 9.09%, and retail prices decreased by 3.85% [2] - The average wholesale price of eggplants increased by 12.50% to 0.90 yuan per jin, driven by high demand in the catering industry [2] - The average wholesale price of pears is 3.25 yuan per jin, up 1.88%, due to a decrease in supply from new season crops [3] - Overall, the supply of fruits and vegetables in Zibo is adequate, with price fluctuations remaining within a normal range [3] Group 2: Chemical Products Price Index - The Zibo chemical products price index is at 718.40, down 0.84 from the previous period, primarily due to fluctuating international oil prices and seasonal demand decline [4] - The basic chemical products price index averages 703.99, down 1.69, reflecting a bearish market influenced by inventory pressures [4] - The plastic products price index averages 749.61, showing a slight increase, but demand remains weak due to seasonal factors [4][5] - The rubber products price index averages 539.62, initially rising but later declining due to market pressures from supply and demand dynamics [5] Group 3: New Materials Price Index - The Zibo new materials price index averages 812.20, down 8.85 from the previous period, influenced by declining raw material prices and ample supply [6] - The PC price index is at 769.82, down 4.20, due to cost pressures and active selling from suppliers [6] - The PA price index is at 670.60, down 8.85, reflecting slow demand and sufficient market supply [6] - The PET bottle price index is at 896.91, down 2.11, driven by weak market sentiment despite low industry operating levels [6] Group 4: Natural Gas Price Index - The average price of LNG in Zibo is 4634 yuan per ton, up 90 yuan from last week, reflecting a 1.98% decrease [7] - The increase in LNG prices is supported by lower inventory levels and rising downstream demand, while pipeline natural gas prices remain unchanged [7] Group 5: Cement Price Index - The average price of bagged PC42.5 cement in Zibo is 270 yuan per ton, with various other cement types showing stable prices [8] - The cement price indices for different types remain unchanged, indicating a stable market environment [8]