Core Viewpoint - The monitoring of market prices for 50 important production materials across nine categories shows a mixed trend, with 11 products experiencing price increases, 35 seeing declines, and 4 remaining stable in early June 2025 compared to late May 2025 [2]. Group 1: Price Changes in Major Categories - In the black metal category, prices for rebar, wire rod, and ordinary plates decreased by 1.0% to 1.7%, with rebar priced at 3111.1 yuan per ton [4]. - In the non-ferrous metal category, electrolytic copper saw a price increase of 0.4% to 78731.7 yuan per ton, while aluminum ingots decreased by 0.6% to 20203.3 yuan per ton [4]. - Chemical products experienced varied changes, with sulfuric acid increasing by 2.3% to 635.8 yuan per ton, while methanol decreased by 2.5% to 2137.0 yuan per ton [4]. Group 2: Energy and Coal Prices - In the petroleum and natural gas sector, liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices fell by 1.1% to 4264.2 yuan per ton, while gasoline prices increased by 1.1% to 8372.1 yuan per ton [4]. - Coal prices showed a decline, with anthracite coal dropping by 3.6% to 914.8 yuan per ton and coke decreasing by 5.6% to 1181.4 yuan per ton [4]. Group 3: Agricultural Products and Inputs - Among agricultural products, rice prices increased slightly by 0.2% to 4036.8 yuan per ton, while wheat prices decreased by 0.6% to 2415.3 yuan per ton [5]. - Fertilizer prices also saw a decline, with urea dropping by 1.4% to 1864.3 yuan per ton [5]. Group 4: Monitoring Methodology - The price monitoring includes data from over 2000 wholesalers, agents, and distributors across more than 300 trading markets in 31 provinces [7]. - The methodology involves various data collection techniques, including on-site price collection and electronic inquiries [8].

Core Viewpoint - The monitoring of market prices for 50 important production materials across nine categories indicates a mixed trend, with 12 products experiencing price increases, 32 seeing declines, and 6 remaining stable in early May 2025 compared to late April 2025 [2]. Price Changes Summary 1. Black Metals - Rebar (Φ20mm, HRB400E) decreased by 6.3 yuan to 3187.0 yuan per ton, a drop of 0.2% - Wire rod (Φ8-10mm, HPB300) fell by 3.4 yuan to 3354.9 yuan per ton, a decrease of 0.1% - Seamless steel pipe (219*6, 20) increased by 7.7 yuan to 4151.3 yuan per ton, an increase of 0.2% [4]. 2. Non-ferrous Metals - Electrolytic copper (1) rose by 639.3 yuan to 78320.0 yuan per ton, an increase of 0.8% - Aluminum ingot (A00) decreased by 287.9 yuan to 19665.0 yuan per ton, a decline of 1.4% - Lead ingot (1) fell by 206.2 yuan to 16593.8 yuan per ton, a decrease of 1.2% [4]. 3. Chemical Products - Sulfuric acid (98%) dropped by 35.9 yuan to 625.5 yuan per ton, a decline of 5.4% - Caustic soda (liquid, 32%) decreased by 14.0 yuan to 853.1 yuan per ton, a drop of 1.6% - Polypropylene (fiber grade) fell by 49.8 yuan to 7198.3 yuan per ton, a decrease of 0.7% [4]. 4. Oil and Gas - Liquefied natural gas (LNG) decreased by 10.1 yuan to 4450.3 yuan per ton, a decline of 0.2% - Gasoline (95 National VI) fell by 149.7 yuan to 8391.1 yuan per ton, a decrease of 1.8% - Diesel (0 National VI) dropped by 104.9 yuan to 6913.3 yuan per ton, a decline of 1.5% [4]. 5. Coal - Anthracite (washed lump) increased by 5.0 yuan to 965.0 yuan per ton, an increase of 0.5% - Common mixed coal (4500 kcal) decreased by 13.8 yuan to 506.8 yuan per ton, a decline of 2.7% - Shanxi premium mixed coal (5500 kcal) fell by 14.9 yuan to 651.4 yuan per ton, a decrease of 2.2% [4]. 6. Agricultural Products - Corn (yellow corn, second grade) rose by 87.9 yuan to 2303.2 yuan per ton, an increase of 4.0% - Soybeans (yellow soybeans) increased by 1.0 yuan to 4243.4 yuan per ton, remaining stable - Peanut (oil peanuts) rose by 14.3 yuan to 7566.7 yuan per ton, an increase of 0.2% [5]. 7. Agricultural Production Materials - Urea (medium and small particles) increased by 66.8 yuan to 1917.9 yuan per ton, an increase of 3.6% - Compound fertilizer (sulfur potassium compound fertilizer) remained stable at 3201.1 yuan per ton [5]. 8. Forest Products - Natural rubber (standard rubber SCRWF) rose by 70.8 yuan to 14527.1 yuan per ton, an increase of 0.5% - Pulp (imported needle pulp) decreased by 196.0 yuan to 5960.9 yuan per ton, a decline of 3.2% [5].

Core Viewpoint - The monitoring of market prices for 50 important production materials across nine categories indicates a mixed trend, with 20 products experiencing price increases, 25 seeing declines, and 5 remaining stable from mid-April to late April 2025 [2][3]. Price Changes Summary 1. Black Metals - Rebar (Φ20mm, HRB400E) increased by 27.5 CNY to 3193.3 CNY per ton, a rise of 0.9% - Wire rod (Φ8-10mm, HPB300) rose by 33.3 CNY to 3358.3 CNY per ton, an increase of 1.0% - Ordinary medium plate (20mm, Q235) increased by 17.5 CNY to 3548.8 CNY per ton, a rise of 0.5% - Hot-rolled ordinary plate (4.75-11.5mm, Q235) saw a slight increase of 3.0 CNY to 3310.2 CNY per ton, a rise of 0.1% - Seamless steel pipe (219*6, 20) decreased by 12.0 CNY to 4143.6 CNY per ton, a decline of 0.3% - Angle steel (5) fell by 18.3 CNY to 3503.7 CNY per ton, a decrease of 0.5% [4]. 2. Nonferrous Metals - Electrolytic copper (1) increased by 1826.5 CNY to 77680.7 CNY per ton, a rise of 2.4% - Aluminum ingot (A00) rose by 234.6 CNY to 19952.9 CNY per ton, an increase of 1.2% - Lead ingot (1) increased by 87.5 CNY to 16800.0 CNY per ton, a rise of 0.5% - Zinc ingot (0) rose by 222.9 CNY to 22862.9 CNY per ton, an increase of 1.0% [4]. 3. Chemical Products - Sulfuric acid (98%) decreased by 24.6 CNY to 661.4 CNY per ton, a decline of 3.6% - Caustic soda (liquid, 32%) increased by 8.6 CNY to 867.1 CNY per ton, a rise of 1.0% - Methanol (first grade) saw a slight decrease of 1.4 CNY to 2393.8 CNY per ton, a decline of 0.1% - Pure benzene (industrial grade) decreased by 188.0 CNY to 6092.0 CNY per ton, a decline of 3.0% - Styrene (first grade) fell by 169.6 CNY to 7416.0 CNY per ton, a decline of 2.2% [4]. 4. Energy Products - Liquefied natural gas (LNG) decreased by 21.2 CNY to 4460.4 CNY per ton, a decline of 0.5% - Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) fell by 108.0 CNY to 4924.0 CNY per ton, a decline of 2.1% - Gasoline (95 National VI) decreased by 83.0 CNY to 8540.8 CNY per ton, a decline of 1.0% - Diesel (0 National VI) fell by 79.0 CNY to 7018.2 CNY per ton, a decline of 1.1% [4]. 5. Coal - Anthracite (washed lump) increased by 27.5 CNY to 960.0 CNY per ton, a rise of 2.9% - Ordinary mixed coal (4500 kcal) decreased by 5.4 CNY to 520.6 CNY per ton, a decline of 1.0% - Shanxi large mixed coal (5000 kcal) fell by 9.4 CNY to 588.6 CNY per ton, a decline of 1.6% [4]. 6. Agricultural Products - Rice (glutinous) increased by 12.7 CNY to 3938.0 CNY per ton, a rise of 0.3% - Wheat (national standard grade three) rose by 17.8 CNY to 2405.8 CNY per ton, an increase of 0.7% - Corn (yellow corn grade two) increased by 19.6 CNY to 2215.3 CNY per ton, a rise of 0.9% - Soybeans (yellow soybeans) rose by 54.0 CNY to 4242.4 CNY per ton, an increase of 1.3% [5].