Group 1 - The manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for August is 49.4%, showing a slight increase of 0.1 percentage points from the previous month, indicating an improvement in manufacturing sentiment [1][2] - The production index stands at 50.8%, up 0.3 percentage points, marking the fourth consecutive month above the critical point, suggesting accelerated manufacturing production [1] - The new orders index is at 49.5%, reflecting a 0.1 percentage point increase, with significant performance in sectors like pharmaceuticals and computer communication electronics, while textiles and furniture industries remain below the critical point [1] Group 2 - The price index has been rising, with the main raw material purchase price index at 53.3% and the factory price index at 49.1%, both showing increases of 1.8 and 0.8 percentage points respectively, indicating an overall improvement in manufacturing market prices [1] - High-tech manufacturing PMI is at 51.9% and equipment manufacturing PMI is at 50.5%, both showing increases, which indicates sustained support and leading roles in the manufacturing sector [2] - The production and business activity expectation index is at 53.7%, up 1.1 percentage points, suggesting increased confidence among manufacturing enterprises regarding future market conditions [2]

Group 1: Manufacturing PMI Insights - In August, the manufacturing PMI rose to 49.4%, indicating an improvement in economic conditions compared to the previous month [2] - The production index reached 50.8%, up by 0.3 percentage points, marking four consecutive months above the critical point, signaling accelerated manufacturing production [2] - The new orders index increased to 49.5%, reflecting a slight rise in demand [2] - Large enterprises showed a PMI of 50.8%, up by 0.5 percentage points, indicating sustained expansion, while medium and small enterprises experienced declines [3] - High-tech manufacturing and equipment manufacturing PMIs were 51.9% and 50.5%, respectively, showing continued strength in these sectors [3] - The production and business activity expectation index rose to 53.7%, suggesting increased confidence among manufacturers regarding future market conditions [3] Group 2: Non-Manufacturing PMI Insights - The non-manufacturing business activity index reached 50.3%, up by 0.2 percentage points, indicating ongoing expansion in the sector [4] - The service industry business activity index rose to 50.5%, the highest point of the year, with significant growth in capital market services and transportation sectors [4] - The construction industry business activity index fell to 49.1%, impacted by adverse weather conditions, indicating a slowdown in construction activities [4] - The business activity expectation index for the service sector increased to 57.0%, reflecting optimism about future market developments [4] Group 3: Comprehensive PMI Insights - The comprehensive PMI output index rose to 50.5%, up by 0.3 percentage points, indicating overall expansion in production and business activities [5] - The manufacturing production index and non-manufacturing business activity index were 50.8% and 50.3%, respectively, contributing to the comprehensive PMI's positive trend [5]

Group 1: Manufacturing PMI Insights - In August, the Manufacturing PMI rose to 49.4%, indicating an improvement in economic conditions compared to the previous month [2] - The production index reached 50.8%, up by 0.3 percentage points, marking four consecutive months above the critical point, suggesting accelerated manufacturing production [2] - The new orders index increased to 49.5%, reflecting a slight rise in demand [2] - Large enterprises showed a PMI of 50.8%, up by 0.5 percentage points, indicating sustained expansion, while medium and small enterprises experienced declines [3] - High-tech manufacturing and equipment manufacturing sectors reported PMIs of 51.9% and 50.5%, respectively, indicating strong performance [3] Group 2: Non-Manufacturing PMI Insights - The Non-Manufacturing Business Activity Index rose to 50.3%, reflecting continued expansion in the sector [4] - The service industry saw a significant increase, with a business activity index of 50.5%, reaching a yearly high [4] - Capital market services and transportation sectors reported business activity indices above 60.0%, indicating robust growth [4] - The construction industry faced a decline in activity, with a business activity index of 49.1%, down by 1.5 percentage points due to adverse weather conditions [4] Group 3: Composite PMI Insights - The Composite PMI Output Index increased to 50.5%, indicating an overall acceleration in production and business activities [5] - The manufacturing production index and non-manufacturing business activity index were reported at 50.8% and 50.3%, respectively, contributing to the composite index's growth [5]

Group 1 - The Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for the manufacturing sector in July is reported at 49.3%, a decrease of 0.4 percentage points from the previous month [1] - The production index stands at 50.5%, indicating a slight increase of 0.5 percentage points [1] - The main raw materials purchasing price index is at 51.5%, which reflects an increase of 3.1 percentage points [1] - The production and business activity expectation index is recorded at 52.6%, showing an increase of 0.6 percentage points [1]

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 Overview - In July, the Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) was 49.3%, a decrease of 0.4 percentage points from the previous month, indicating a decline in manufacturing activity [1][21][22] - The production index was 50.5%, down 0.5 percentage points, indicating continued expansion in manufacturing production [4][22] - The new orders index fell to 49.4%, down 0.8 percentage points, suggesting a slowdown in market demand [4][22] Group 2: Enterprise Size Analysis - Large enterprises had a PMI of 50.3%, down 0.9 percentage points, remaining above the critical point [4][23] - Medium-sized enterprises saw a PMI of 49.5%, an increase of 0.9 percentage points, indicating improved conditions [4][23] - Small enterprises reported a PMI of 46.4%, down 0.9 percentage points, remaining below the critical point [4][23] Group 3: Non-Manufacturing PMI Overview - The Non-Manufacturing Business Activity Index was 50.1%, a decrease of 0.4 percentage points, but still above the critical point [7][26] - The service sector's business activity index was stable at 50.0%, with some industries like transportation and entertainment showing strong performance [9][26] - The construction sector's business activity index fell to 50.6%, down 2.2 percentage points, reflecting a slowdown due to adverse weather conditions [9][26] Group 4: Price Indices and Market Expectations - The input price index for non-manufacturing rose to 50.3%, up 0.4 percentage points, indicating an increase in operating costs [14] - The sales price index decreased to 47.9%, down 0.9 percentage points, suggesting a decline in sales prices [14] - The business activity expectation index for non-manufacturing was 55.8%, up 0.2 percentage points, indicating optimism among businesses [15] Group 5: Comprehensive PMI Analysis - The Comprehensive PMI Output Index was 50.2%, down 0.5 percentage points, indicating overall expansion in production activities [19][27] - The manufacturing production index and non-manufacturing business activity index were 50.5% and 50.1%, respectively, both indicating continued expansion [27]

Core Viewpoint - In July, the manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) decreased to 49.3%, while the non-manufacturing business activity index and the composite PMI output index were 50.1% and 50.2%, respectively, indicating a continued expansion of the overall economic output in China despite a slight decline from the previous month [1][5]. Group 1: Manufacturing PMI Analysis - The manufacturing PMI fell to 49.3% in July, down 0.4 percentage points from the previous month, influenced by seasonal production slowdowns and adverse weather conditions [2]. - The production index remained in the expansion zone at 50.5%, while the new orders index decreased to 49.4%, indicating 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 saw a decline to 46.4% [3]. - New momentum in the manufacturing sector was observed, with the equipment manufacturing and high-tech manufacturing PMIs at 50.3% and 50.6%, respectively, both above the critical point [3]. Group 2: Non-Manufacturing PMI Analysis - The non-manufacturing business activity index was 50.1%, down 0.4 percentage points from the previous month, but still above the critical point [4]. - The service industry business activity index remained stable at 50.0%, with significant growth in sectors related to travel and consumption, such as railway and air transport [4]. - The construction industry business activity index fell to 50.6%, impacted by adverse weather conditions, with a corresponding decrease in the business activity expectation index to 51.6% [4]. Group 3: Composite PMI Output Index - The composite PMI output index was 50.2%, down 0.5 percentage points from the previous month, indicating overall expansion in production and business activities [5].

2025年7月31日国家统计局服务业调查中心和中国物流与采购联合会发布了中国采购经理指数。对此， 国家统计局服务业调查中心高级统计师赵庆河进行了解读。 7月份，制造业采购经理指数为49.3%，比上月下降0.4个百分点；非制造业商务活动指数和综合PMI产 出指数分别为50.1%和50.2%，比上月下降0.4和0.5个百分点，均持续高于临界点，我国经济总体产出保 持扩张。 一、制造业采购经理指数有所回落 7月份，受制造业进入传统生产淡季，部分地区高温、暴雨洪涝灾害等因素影响，PMI降至49.3%，制造 业景气水平较上月回落。 （四）新动能持续增长。从重点行业看，装备制造业和高技术制造业PMI分别为50.3%和50.6%，均持续 高于临界点，高端装备制造业保持扩张；消费品行业PMI为49.5%，比上月下降0.9个百分点；高耗能行 业PMI为48.0%，比上月上升0.2个百分点，景气度有所改善。 （五）市场预期回升。生产经营活动预期指数为52.6%，比上月上升0.6个百分点，制造业企业对近期市 场发展信心有所增强。从行业看，汽车、铁路船舶航空航天设备、电气机械器材等行业生产经营活动预 期指数均位于55.0%以上较高景 ...

Group 1 - The manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for May is reported at 49.5%, indicating an improvement in economic activity compared to the previous month [1] - New export orders index increased to 47.5%, up by 2.8 percentage points from last month, reflecting a recovery in foreign trade orders [1] - The production index rose to 50.7%, an increase of 0.9 percentage points, indicating a faster pace of production activities in the manufacturing sector [1] Group 2 - The large enterprises PMI stands at 50.7%, up by 1.5 percentage points from the previous month, signaling a positive trend in large-scale manufacturing [2] - High-tech manufacturing PMI is at 50.9%, maintaining expansion for four consecutive months, indicating a stable development trend [2] - The production and business activity expectation index is at 52.5%, reflecting stable confidence among manufacturing enterprises regarding market development [2] Group 3 - The non-manufacturing business activity index is at 50.3%, slightly down by 0.1 percentage points but still above the critical point, indicating ongoing economic recovery [3] - The service industry business activity index increased to 50.2%, up by 0.1 percentage points, driven by the effects of the May Day holiday [4] - Significant recovery in business activity indices for sectors such as railway transport, air transport, accommodation, and catering, all remaining in the expansion zone [4]