Core Insights - The National Bureau of Statistics reported on the price changes of important production materials in circulation as of mid-August 2025, indicating a mixed trend in market prices [1] Price Changes Summary - Among the 50 monitored important production materials across 9 categories, 27 products saw price increases, 17 experienced declines, and 6 remained stable [1] - Notable price increases included ordinary mixed coal (4500 kcal) which rose by 4.3% and soybean meal (with crude protein content ≥43%) which increased by 2.6% [1] - Conversely, the price of live pigs (external three yuan) decreased by 0.7% [1]

Core Insights - The monitoring of market prices for 50 important production materials across nine categories in the national circulation sector indicates a mixed trend in price changes for mid-August 2025 compared to early August 2025 [1] Price Changes Summary - 27 products experienced price increases, while 17 products saw price declines, and 6 products remained stable [1] - Notable price increases include: - Ordinary mixed coal (4500 kcal) increased by 4.3% - Soybean meal (with crude protein content ≥43%) rose by 2.6% [1] - A significant price decrease was observed in: - Live pigs (external three yuan) which fell by 0.7% [1]