China witnessed signs of improvement in factory-gate prices in October 2025, with the decline in its producer price index (PPI) continuing to narrow, official data showed Sunday.
The PPI, which measures costs for goods at the factory gate, went down 2.1 percent year on year in October, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said, noting that the decline narrowed by 0.2 percentage points from the previous month -- marking the third consecutive month of narrowing.
NBS statistician Dong Lijuan attributed the narrowed year-on-year decline in PPI to adjustments of production capacity in major industries, accelerated efforts to establish a modernized industrial system, and the unleashing of consumption potential.
On a monthly basis, the PPI went up 0.1 percent, representing the first rise this year, the data revealed.
In October, improvements in the supply and demand structure led to price increases in certain sectors -- such as the coal mining and processing industry, Dong said, noting that international price changes also impacted the prices of some domestic industries.
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What does the Producer Price Index (PPI) measure?
How is the PPI calculated and what factors influence its changes?
What are the main reasons for the narrowing decline in China's PPI in October 2025?
What trends are currently observable in China's industrial production capacity?
How has the recent performance of the PPI affected consumer behavior in China?
What industries showed price increases in October 2025, according to the report?
What are the implications of the PPI changes for China's overall economy?
How does international pricing affect domestic industries in China?
What policies could the Chinese government implement to further stabilize PPI?
What challenges does China face in achieving a sustainable recovery in producer prices?
How does the current PPI trend compare to previous years?
What role does consumption potential play in the PPI's performance?
Are there any recent government updates or policies that address PPI changes?
What historical events have led to significant changes in China's PPI?
How do other countries' PPI trends compare with China's current situation?
What long-term effects could the current PPI trends have on the Chinese manufacturing sector?
