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].

Core Insights - The National Bureau of Statistics reported that in late July 2025, compared to mid-July, 36 out of 50 monitored important production materials saw price increases, while 8 experienced declines, and 6 remained stable [1] Price Changes in Key Categories - **Metals**: - Rebar (Φ20mm, HRB400E) rose to 3304.1 CNY, up 143.5 CNY (4.5%) - Wire rod (Φ8-10mm, HPB300) increased to 3469.0 CNY, up 141.5 CNY (4.3%) - Copper (1) reached 79474.4 CNY, up 1161.1 CNY (1.5%) [3] - **Chemical Products**: - Sulfuric acid (98%) priced at 704.3 CNY, up 10.2 CNY (1.5%) - Methanol (premium grade) at 2255.5 CNY, up 34.1 CNY (1.5%) - Styrene (first grade) decreased to 7429.1 CNY, down 120.9 CNY (-1.6%) [3] - **Energy Products**: - Liquefied natural gas (LNG) at 4323.7 CNY, down 1.8 CNY (0.0%) - Gasoline (95 National VI) increased to 8590.4 CNY, up 20.7 CNY (0.2%) [4] - **Coal**: - Anthracite (washed lump) decreased to 835.8 CNY, down 29.6 CNY (-3.4%) - Coking coal (qualified first-grade metallurgical coke) rose to 1221.4 CNY, up 108.3 CNY (9.7%) [4] - **Agricultural Products**: - Live pigs (external three yuan) priced at 14.1 CNY/kg, down 0.3 CNY (-2.1%) - Soybeans (yellow soybeans) at 4421.9 CNY, up 23.3 CNY (0.5%) [4] - **Fertilizers**: - Urea (medium and small particles) decreased to 1811.8 CNY, down 10.6 CNY (-0.6%) - Compound fertilizer (potassium sulfate compound fertilizer) rose to 3177.9 CNY, up 28.5 CNY (0.9%) [4] - **Forest Products**: - Natural rubber (standard rubber SCRWF) increased to 14906.3 CNY, up 548.0 CNY (3.8%) - Pulp (imported needle pulp) at 5869.0 CNY, up 32.4 CNY (0.6%) [4]