Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the historical divergence between export prices and PPI, concluding that they will eventually synchronize, with the driving factors being external demand and exchange rate fluctuations. If external demand continues to rise, PPI will align with export prices; otherwise, export prices may lack sustained upward momentum and revert to PPI levels [2][66]. Summary by Sections Common Factors Driving Export Price Recovery - There have been four historical cycles of divergence between export prices and PPI, with most instances showing export prices converging towards PPI, except for one cycle where PPI aligned with export prices [4][19]. - The divergence is influenced by four potential factors: demand, supply, pricing settlement, and domestic factors [5][22]. Unique Factors in the Current Cycle - The current cycle is significantly impacted by tariff adjustments, leading to structural changes in China's export patterns, both in terms of regions and product types [12][43]. - Exports to low-price regions have significantly decreased, particularly to the U.S., while exports to high-price regions have increased [13][45]. - The share of high-priced goods in exports has risen, with the equipment manufacturing sector seeing a notable increase in export share [14][50]. Conclusion: Who Leads, Export Prices or PPI? - The article concludes that the synchronization of export prices and PPI depends on sustained external demand. Current conditions show some recovery in external demand, but the future trajectory remains uncertain [65][66].

Group 1: Historical Context - There have been five notable periods of divergence between export price growth and PPI, with four historical cycles analyzed[5] - In three of the four historical cycles, export prices converged downwards towards PPI, while only in the first cycle did PPI align upwards with export prices[5][15] - The first cycle (March 2006 - July 2006) was characterized by strong external demand, unlike the subsequent cycles where global export growth declined[20] Group 2: Current Economic Indicators - Current external demand shows improvement, with global goods export growth entering an upward trend since mid-2023[20] - China's export growth has stabilized in the current cycle, resembling the first cycle, while previous cycles experienced declining export growth[21][22] - The RMB has depreciated against the USD, but the extent of depreciation is smaller compared to cycles 2-4, with a recent trend of appreciation since July[25] Group 3: Supply and Demand Dynamics - Domestic supply-demand dynamics are crucial for PPI, with current indicators showing a supply-demand gap similar to cycles 2-4, indicating weaker demand compared to cycle 1[34][40] - The manufacturing PMI and new orders-production index differences suggest a more pronounced supply-demand imbalance in the current cycle[34][35] Group 4: Unique Factors in Current Cycle - Tariff impacts have led to significant structural adjustments in China's export regions and product types, with a notable decline in exports to low-price regions, particularly the U.S.[43][46] - The share of high-priced goods in China's exports has increased, with the share of equipment manufacturing products rising to 59.2% in the first eight months of 2025, the second highest since 2001[50][56]