Core Viewpoint - The monitoring of market prices for 50 important production materials across nine categories in the national circulation sector indicates that in early November 2025, 26 products saw price increases, while 23 experienced declines, and 1 remained stable [1]. Price Changes Summary 1. Steel Products - Rebar (Φ20mm, HRB400E) decreased by 3.8 yuan to 3118.5 yuan, a drop of 0.1% - Wire rod (Φ8-10mm, HPB300) fell by 10.0 yuan to 3271.7 yuan, a decrease of 0.3% - Ordinary medium plate (20mm, Q235) dropped by 13.7 yuan to 3411.8 yuan, a decline of 0.4% - Hot-rolled ordinary plate coil (4.75-11.5mm, Q235) decreased by 22.9 yuan to 3296.7 yuan, down 0.7% - Seamless steel pipe (219*6, 20) fell by 17.1 yuan to 4079.2 yuan, a decrease of 0.4% [2]. 2. Non-ferrous Metals - Electrolytic copper (1) decreased by 599.6 yuan to 86209.2 yuan, down 0.7% - Aluminum ingot (A00) increased by 319.5 yuan to 21418.3 yuan, up 1.5% - Zinc ingot (0) rose by 371.7 yuan to 22516.7 yuan, an increase of 1.7% [2]. 3. Chemical Products - Sulfuric acid (98%) increased by 71.0 yuan to 785.3 yuan, up 9.9% - Caustic soda (liquid, 32%) decreased by 11.2 yuan to 858.1 yuan, down 1.3% - Methanol (first grade) fell by 86.9 yuan to 2074.4 yuan, a decline of 4.0% [2]. 4. Energy Products - Liquefied natural gas (LNG) increased by 86.8 yuan to 4323.9 yuan, up 2.0% - Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) rose by 34.6 yuan to 4275.0 yuan, an increase of 0.8% [2]. 5. Coal - Anthracite (washed medium block) increased by 45.5 yuan to 949.5 yuan, up 5.0% - Ordinary mixed coal (4500 kcal) rose by 24.4 yuan to 611.8 yuan, an increase of 4.2% [2]. 6. Agricultural Products - Rice (Japonica) decreased by 9.9 yuan to 3909.7 yuan, down 0.3% - Wheat (national standard first grade) increased by 17.9 yuan to 2486.5 yuan, up 0.7% [3]. 7. Agricultural Production Materials - Urea (medium and small particles) increased by 3.1 yuan to 1619.8 yuan, up 0.2% - Compound fertilizer (potassium sulfate compound fertilizer, nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium content 45%) rose by 59 yuan to 3148.7 yuan, up 0.2% [3]. 8. Forest Products - Natural rubber (standard rubber SCRWF) decreased by 179.9 yuan to 14476.4 yuan, down 1.2% - Pulp (imported needle leaf pulp) increased by 14.7 yuan to 5520.0 yuan, up 0.3% [3].

Core Insights - The National Bureau of Statistics reported that in late October 2025, compared to mid-October, 26 out of 50 monitored important production materials saw price increases, while 22 experienced declines, and 2 remained stable. Notably, the price of live pigs (external three yuan) increased by 10.1% [1][3]. Group 1: Price Changes in Major Categories - In the black metal category, rebar (Φ20mm, HRB400E) rose by 0.4% to 3122.3 yuan per ton, while ordinary medium plates (20mm, Q235) fell by 0.6% to 3425.5 yuan per ton [2]. - In the non-ferrous metals category, electrolytic copper (1) increased by 1.6% to 86808.8 yuan per ton, while aluminum ingots (A00) rose by 0.9% to 21098.8 yuan per ton [2]. - In the chemical products category, sulfuric acid (98%) surged by 9.1% to 714.3 yuan per ton, while methanol (first-class) decreased by 2.3% to 2161.3 yuan per ton [2]. - In the petroleum and natural gas category, liquefied natural gas (LNG) saw a significant increase of 10.3% to 4237.1 yuan per ton, while liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) dropped by 3.0% to 4240.4 yuan per ton [2]. - In the coal category, anthracite (washed middle block) rose by 3.4% to 904.0 yuan per ton, while ordinary mixed coal (4500 kcal) increased by 5.9% to 587.4 yuan per ton [2]. - In the agricultural products category, the price of live pigs (external three yuan) increased by 10.1% to 12.0 yuan per kilogram, while corn (yellow corn, second grade) decreased by 0.1% to 2152.8 yuan per ton [3]. Group 2: Summary of Price Movements - The overall trend indicates a mixed performance across various sectors, with notable price increases in agricultural products and certain metals, while other categories like chemicals and petroleum products experienced declines [1][2][3]. - The data reflects ongoing volatility in the market, influenced by supply chain dynamics and demand fluctuations across different industries [1][2].