Core Viewpoint - The National Bureau of Statistics reported that in early July 2025, compared to late June 2025, prices of 23 out of 50 monitored important production materials increased, while 23 decreased, and 4 remained stable, with live pig prices rising by 3.4% [1] Price Changes Summary - **Metals**: - Rebar (HRB400E) increased by 27.5 yuan to 3108.2 yuan, a rise of 0.9% - Wire rod (HPB300) increased by 26.1 yuan to 3264.1 yuan, a rise of 0.8% - Ordinary medium plate decreased by 4.6 yuan to 3371.2 yuan, a decline of 0.1% [2] - **Non-ferrous Metals**: - Electrolytic copper rose by 1151.9 yuan to 80208.6 yuan, an increase of 1.5% - Aluminum ingot increased by 66.2 yuan to 20732.9 yuan, a rise of 0.3% - Lead ingot rose by 65.4 yuan to 16957.1 yuan, an increase of 0.4% [2] - **Chemical Products**: - Sulfuric acid (98%) increased by 22.8 yuan to 682.7 yuan, a rise of 3.5% - Caustic soda decreased by 7.3 yuan to 844.0 yuan, a decline of 0.9% - Methanol decreased by 59.3 yuan to 2257.6 yuan, a decline of 2.6% [2] - **Energy Products**: - Liquefied natural gas (LNG) increased by 28.5 yuan to 4286.8 yuan, a rise of 0.7% - Gasoline (95) decreased by 218.5 yuan to 8657.0 yuan, a decline of 2.5% - Diesel (0) decreased by 202.6 yuan to 7284.7 yuan, a decline of 2.7% [2] - **Coal**: - Smokeless coal increased by 7.3 yuan to 829.8 yuan, a rise of 0.9% - Ordinary mixed coal (4500 kcal) increased by 8.2 yuan to 488.3 yuan, a rise of 1.7% [2] - **Agricultural Products**: - Live pig prices rose by 0.5 yuan to 15.1 yuan per kilogram, an increase of 3.4% - Wheat prices increased by 73 yuan to 2432.3 yuan, a rise of 0.3% - Corn prices decreased by 1.8 yuan to 2368.3 yuan, a decline of 0.1% [2]