Core Insights - The report by Zhiyan Consulting analyzes the market trends and strategic outlook for the black metal industry in China from 2025 to 2031 [1] Price Trends - As of late August 2025, the market price for angle steel (5) is 3531.4 yuan per ton, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 1.12% but a month-on-month decrease of 0.48% [1] - The highest recorded price for angle steel (5) in the past five years was 5588.3 yuan per ton in late August 2021 [1] Historical Data - The report includes a statistical chart detailing the price fluctuations of angle steel (5) from 2019 to late August 2025, providing a comprehensive view of market dynamics over the years [1]

Core Insights - The report by Zhiyan Consulting analyzes the market trends and strategic outlook for the black metal industry in China from 2025 to 2031 [1] Price Trends - As of late August 2025, the market price for ordinary medium plates (20mm, Q235) is 3525.8 yuan per ton, reflecting an 8.4% year-on-year increase but a 0.44% month-on-month decline [1] - The highest recorded price in the past five years for the same product was 5652.9 yuan per ton in late August 2021 [1] Historical Data - The report includes a statistical chart detailing the price fluctuations of ordinary medium plates (20mm, Q235) from 2019 to late August 2025 [1]

Group 1: Inflation Trends - August CPI year-on-year growth is -0.4%, with a month-on-month change of 0.0%[10] - August PPI year-on-year growth is -2.9%, with a month-on-month increase to 0.0%[10] - Core CPI year-on-year improved significantly to 0.9% compared to the same period in 2024[15] Group 2: Impact of Policies - The effects of the anti-involution policy are beginning to show in the August PPI data, with mining industrial prices recovering for three consecutive months[22] - Prices in the black chain have stabilized, with coal mining and washing industry increasing by 2.8% month-on-month[22] - The rise in bulk commodity prices has positively impacted downstream manufacturing industries, with factory prices showing a month-on-month recovery of -0.05%[22] Group 3: Food Price Dynamics - Food prices, particularly pork and eggs, are the main drag on CPI, contributing -0.81% to the index[13] - Pork prices contributed -0.29% to CPI, while other food items contributed -0.51%[13] - The demand for pork is expected to recover in September, potentially lifting prices from their current low[15] Group 4: Risks and Future Outlook - There are ongoing pressures in the real estate sector, and consumer recovery momentum may not meet expectations[30] - The sustainability of price increases in bulk commodities and their impact on downstream industries will be closely monitored[28]

Group 1: CPI Analysis - August CPI decreased by 0.4% year-on-year, driven mainly by high food price base effects[1] - Month-on-month CPI remained flat, lower than the 0.4% increase in the same period last year[1] - Food CPI rose by 0.5% month-on-month but fell by 4.3% year-on-year due to high base effects from last year[7] Group 2: PPI Insights - August PPI stabilized month-on-month, with a year-on-year decline of 2.9%, showing a significant narrowing of the decline[2] - Fuel and black metal prices turned from decline to increase month-on-month, positively impacting PPI[2] - PPI is expected to bottom out and recover, supported by potential fiscal and supply-side policies[2] Group 3: Core CPI Trends - Core CPI rose by 0.9% year-on-year in August, continuing its upward trend[7] - Month-on-month core CPI remained flat, indicating stability in core inflation[7] - Prices of durable goods and non-durable goods, such as household appliances and clothing, showed a recovery in year-on-year growth rates[7] Group 4: Risks and Considerations - Risks include declining real estate demand and increasing external uncertainties[3]

Core Insights - The China Commodity Price Index (CBPI) for June 2025 is reported at 110.8 points, reflecting a month-on-month increase of 0.5% but a year-on-year decrease of 5.2% [1][3] - The index has shown a moderate recovery over the past two months, indicating a stable overall operation in the commodity market, supported by positive signals from US-China trade talks and enhanced domestic counter-cyclical policies [1][3] Commodity Price Index Summary - **Overall Index**: CBPI at 110.8 points, up 0.5% month-on-month, down 5.2% year-on-year [1][3] - **Energy Price Index**: 97.3 points, up 1.0% month-on-month, down 12.9% year-on-year [3][7] - **Chemical Price Index**: 104.3 points, up 1.4% month-on-month, down 12.6% year-on-year [3][6] - **Black Metal Price Index**: 76.6 points, down 2.6% month-on-month, down 11.8% year-on-year [3][8] - **Non-Ferrous Metal Price Index**: 128.8 points, up 0.8% month-on-month, down 2.0% year-on-year [3][6] - **Mineral Price Index**: 73.6 points, down 2.6% month-on-month, down 11.9% year-on-year [3][8] - **Agricultural Product Price Index**: 98.1 points, down 0.2% month-on-month, up 2.2% year-on-year [3][7] Price Changes of Key Commodities - **Methanol**: Price increased by 7.8% month-on-month [4][6] - **Diesel**: Price increased by 5.4% month-on-month [4][7] - **Xylene**: Price increased by 5.0% month-on-month [4][6] - **Natural Rubber**: Price decreased by 6.9% month-on-month [6][7] - **Coke**: Price decreased by 10.5% month-on-month [5][7] Market Analysis - The chemical price index's rise is attributed to increasing international oil prices, which have pushed up the prices of chemical fibers and basic chemicals [6] - The non-ferrous metal price index's increase is linked to a weaker US dollar, which has positively impacted the prices of metals priced in dollars [6] - The energy price index's rebound is primarily due to rising international crude oil prices, which have strengthened the cost support for products like gasoline and diesel [7] - The black metal price index's decline is driven by falling costs of raw materials like coke and iron ore, coupled with insufficient downstream demand [8]