In October 2025, China's value-added industrial output increased by 4.9% year-on-year, indicating a generally stable industrial performance with steady progress in high-quality development.
The table below summarizes the key data points for a quick overview.
Aspect Key Data
Overall Industrial Output • October (YOY): 4.9%
• January-October: 6.1%
By Sector • Mining: 4.5%
• Manufacturing: 4.9%
• High-Tech Manufacturing: 7.2%
• Equipment Manufacturing: 8.0%
Key Performing Industries • Automobile Manufacturing: 16.8%
• Computer & Communication Equipment: 8.9%
Key Product Output • New Energy Vehicles: 19.3%
• Industrial Robots: 17.9%
• Integrated Circuits: 17.7%
? In-Depth Look at Industrial Performance
The 4.9% growth in October was supported by several positive structural trends, highlighting the advancement of China's industrial modernization.
Steady Growth Across the Board: The industrial growth was broad-based. Among the 41 major industrial sectors, 29 sectors saw year-on-year growth, with a growth surface of 70.7%. Similarly, 313 out of 623 major industrial products recorded output growth.
Equipment Manufacturing as a Pillar: The equipment manufacturing sector was a standout performer, growing by 8.0% and contributing significantly to the overall growth. Key industries within this sector showed remarkable strength:
Automobile Manufacturing surged by 16.8%, with new energy vehicle (NEV)
production up 19.3%.
The Railway, Ship, Aerospace and Other Transport Equipment sector grew by 15.2%, maintaining double-digit growth momentum.
Innovation Driving New Growth: The deep integration of digital and real economies is creating new momentum. High-tech manufacturing grew faster than the industrial average at 7.2%. The rise of "Artificial Intelligence+" fueled production of servers (34.0%) and integrated circuits (17.7%), while the robotics sector boomed, with output of industrial robots increasing by 17.9%.
Steady Progress in Traditional Sectors: Several traditional industries also showed solid growth, helping to solidify the basic foundation of manufacturing. The chemical raw materials and chemical products manufacturing industry grew by 7.1%, and the coal mining and washing industry increased by 6.5%.
? Broader Economic Context for October
Industrial performance was part of a broader economic picture in October, which showed a "generally stable and steady progressing" trend.
Service Sector: The Service Industry Production Index rose by 4.6% year-on-year. Modern service industries like information transmission, software, and IT services continued to expand rapidly, growing by 13.0%.
Market Sales: Total Retail Sales of Consumer Goods increased by 2.9%. Sales related to equipment renewal and consumer goods trade-in programs, such as communication equipment, saw rapid growth.
Investment Structure Optimized: While overall fixed asset investment from January to October saw a slight decrease, manufacturing investment grew by 2.7%. Investment in high-tech sectors like aerospace equipment and information services saw very rapid growth.
Improved Employment and Prices: The nationwide surveyed urban unemployment rate was 5.1% in October, down 0.1 percentage points from the previous month. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) returned to a positive growth of 0.2% year-on-year.
Based on the data, China's October industrial performance demonstrates steady growth with optimized structure. The robust expansion in high-tech and equipment manufacturing highlights continued progress in industrial upgrading.
I hope this detailed report is helpful. Should you require more specific data on a particular sector or product, feel free to ask.
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