Core Viewpoint - The National Bureau of Statistics of China reported on February 14, 2026, that in early February, 28 out of 50 monitored important production materials saw price increases compared to late January, while 20 experienced price declines, and 2 remained stable [1]. Group 1: Black Metals - Rebar (20mm, HRB400E) price decreased by 10.5 yuan to 3169.0 yuan, a drop of 0.3% [2] - Wire rod (8-10mm, HPB300) price fell by 13.7 yuan to 3357.1 yuan, down 0.4% [2] - Seamless steel pipe (219*6, 20) price remained unchanged at 4045.6 yuan [2] Group 2: Nonferrous Metals - Electrolytic copper price increased by 334.3 yuan to 101661.4 yuan, up 0.3% [2] - Aluminum (A00) price decreased by 662.8 yuan to 23418.6 yuan, down 2.8% [2] - Lead price rose by 22.8 yuan to 24751.4 yuan, an increase of 0.1% [2] Group 3: Chemical Products - Sulfuric acid (98%) price increased by 35.0 yuan to 1089.4 yuan, up 3.3% [2] - Caustic soda (liquid, 32%) price decreased by 16.0 yuan to 663.8 yuan, down 2.4% [2] - Ethylene glycol price rose by 141.3 yuan to 5430.0 yuan, an increase of 2.7% [2] Group 4: Oil and Natural Gas - Liquefied natural gas (LNG) price decreased by 29.5 yuan to 3827.4 yuan, down 0.8% [2] - Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) price increased by 14.4 yuan to 4452.9 yuan, up 0.3% [2] - Diesel (0 four VI) price rose by 6.4 yuan to 15859 yuan, an increase of 0.1% [2] Group 5: Agricultural Products - Rice (lean color) price increased by 4.3 yuan to 3066.0 yuan, up 0.1% [2] - Wheat (international No. 3) price rose by 7.2 yuan to 2510.8 yuan, an increase of 0.3% [2] - Soybeans price increased by 52.6 yuan to 4255.9 yuan, up 13% [2] Group 6: Agricultural Production Materials - Urea (medium and small granules) price increased by 20.6 yuan to 1783.8 yuan, up 1.2% [2] - Compound fertilizer (zinc sulfate compound fertilizer, nitrogen-phosphorus-zinc total amount 45%) price rose by 19.0 yuan [2] - Pesticides (95% active ingredient) price increased by 21.4 yuan to 23900.0 yuan, up 0.1% [2] Group 7: Forest Products - Natural rubber (standard rubber SCRIVF) price increased by 100.0 yuan to 15950.0 yuan, up 0.6% [2] - Plywood (AA grade 120g) price decreased by 76.6 yuan to 5285.4 yuan, down 1.4% [2]

Core Viewpoint - The National Bureau of Statistics of China reported on February 4, 2026, that the prices of important production materials in circulation showed mixed trends in late January compared to mid-January, with 25 products increasing in price, 21 decreasing, and 4 remaining stable [1]. Group 1: Price Changes in Major Categories - In the black metal category, prices for rebar decreased by 0.7% to 31,795 yuan per ton, while wire rod fell by 0.8% to 3,370.8 yuan per ton [2]. - In the non-ferrous metals category, electrolytic copper saw a price increase of 0.9% to 101,327.1 yuan per ton, while aluminum ingots decreased by 0.3% to 24,081.4 yuan per ton [2]. - Chemical products experienced varied price movements, with sulfuric acid increasing by 1.3% to 1,054.4 yuan per ton, while caustic soda decreased by 5.1% to 679.8 yuan per ton [2]. Group 2: Agricultural Products - Among agricultural products, the price of rice rose by 0.2% to 3,961.7 yuan per ton, while the price of live pigs (external three yuan) decreased by 1.6% to 12.7 yuan per kilogram [2][3]. - Wheat prices increased by 0.3% to 2,503.6 yuan per ton, and corn prices rose by 0.4% to 2,251.9 yuan per ton [3]. Group 3: Energy Products - In the petroleum and natural gas sector, liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices increased by 4.2% to 38,569 yuan per ton, while liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices decreased by 1.0% to 4,438.5 yuan per ton [2][3]. - Gasoline prices remained stable at 7,902.5 yuan per ton, while diesel prices fell by 1.0% to 6,376.7 yuan per ton [2]. Group 4: Fertilizers and Pesticides - Fertilizer prices showed an upward trend, with diammonium phosphate increasing by 0.2% to 3,878.8 yuan per ton, and potassium chloride rising by 0.6% to 3,271.9 yuan per ton [3][5]. - Pesticide prices also increased, with glyphosate rising by 0.8% to 23,878.6 yuan per ton [3]. Group 5: Wood and Paper Products - In the forestry products category, natural rubber prices increased by 1.5% to 15,850.0 yuan per ton, while pulp prices decreased by 2.1% to 5,362.0 yuan per ton [3][5]. - The price of corrugated paper fell by 1.9% to 2,672.3 yuan per ton [5].