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 released the price changes of important production materials in circulation as of mid-September 2025, indicating that 25 products saw price increases, 23 experienced declines, and 2 remained stable [1] Group 1: Price Changes Overview - Among the monitored 50 important production materials, 25 products increased in price while 23 decreased, with 2 products remaining unchanged [1] Group 2: Specific Product Price Changes - Black Metals: - Rebar (Φ20mm, HRB400E) rose by 9.1 yuan to 3184.1 yuan, a 0.3% increase - Wire rod (Φ8-10mm, HPB300) increased by 13.2 yuan to 3317.6 yuan, a 0.4% increase - Ordinary medium plate (20mm, Q235) increased by 11.7 yuan to 3512.9 yuan, a 0.3% increase [2] - Non-ferrous Metals: - Electrolytic copper (1) increased by 520.7 yuan to 80550.7 yuan, a 0.7% increase - Aluminum ingot (A00) rose by 208.0 yuan to 20894.3 yuan, a 1.0% increase - Lead ingot (1) increased by 153.6 yuan to 16878.6 yuan, a 0.9% increase [2] - Chemical Products: - Sulfuric acid (98%) decreased by 31.6 yuan to 685.0 yuan, a 4.4% decrease - Caustic soda (liquid, 32%) fell by 16.5 yuan to 893.2 yuan, a 1.8% decrease - Methanol (first grade) increased by 35.8 yuan to 2258.5 yuan, a 1.6% increase [2] - Energy Products: - Liquefied natural gas (LNG) decreased by 60.9 yuan to 3863.8 yuan, a 1.6% decrease - Gasoline (95 National VI) fell by 19.3 yuan to 8401.0 yuan, a 0.2% decrease - Diesel (0 National VI) decreased by 14.8 yuan to 6987.8 yuan, a 0.2% decrease [2] - Coal: - Anthracite (washed middle block) increased by 20.1 yuan to 869.1 yuan, a 2.4% increase - Ordinary mixed coal (4500 kcal) rose by 2.7 yuan to 529.3 yuan, a 0.5% increase - Coking coal (main coking coal) remained stable at 1421.4 yuan, with a negligible change [2] - Agricultural Products: - Rice (glutinous rice) decreased by 10.3 yuan to 4021.0 yuan, a 0.3% decrease - Wheat (national standard grade three) fell by 2.6 yuan to 2413.0 yuan, a 0.1% decrease - Soybeans (yellow soybeans) increased by 33.4 yuan to 4432.0 yuan, a 0.8% increase [3]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article indicates that there are mixed trends in the prices of important production materials in the national circulation market, with 18 products experiencing price increases, 29 products seeing price decreases, and 3 products remaining stable during the early August period compared to late July [1] Group 2 - Specific price changes include urea (small granules) decreasing by 22.9 to 88.9, representing a decline of 1.3% [3] - Compound fertilizer (potassium sulfate compound fertilizer, nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium content 45%) increased by 2.1 to 3180.0, reflecting a rise of 0.1% [3] - Pesticides (glyphosate, 95% raw material) rose significantly by 245.8 to 26708.3, marking an increase of 0.9% [3] - Natural rubber (standard rubber SCRWF) decreased by 577.1 to 14329.2, showing a decline of 5.9% [3] - Paper (imported needle paper) fell by 96.5 to 5772.5, indicating a decrease of 1.6% [3] - Corrugated paper (AA grade 120g) increased by 42.3 to 2558.2, representing a rise of 17% [3]