China’s industrial production expanded 5.5% year-on-year in September 2026, accelerating from a 5.2% rise in August and surpassing expectations of 5.4%. It was the strongest growth in industrial output since March, as electricity, heat, gas, and water output rose faster (5.6% vs 4.9% in August), while mining rebounded (1.3% vs -1.4%) and manufacturing continued to expand (6.0% vs 6.1%). Within manufacturing, 31 of the 41 major industries recorded growth, including computers and communications equipment (16.4%), railway and shipbuilding (11.7%), general equipment (8.5%), special equipment (12.1%), agriculture and food processing (4.1%), oil and gas (9.8%), electrical machinery (8.1%), textiles (3.2%), and automotive (6.7%). By contrast, production fell in coal mining and washing (-3.3%) and non-metallic mineral products (-2.4%). In the first nine months of 2026, industrial output rose 5.3%. Month-on-month, industrial output increased 0.61%. source: National Bureau of Statistics of China

Industrial Production in China increased 5.50 percent in September of 2026 over the same month in the previous year. Industrial Production in China averaged 10.78 percent from 1990 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 35.10 percent in January of 2021 and a record low of -21.10 percent in January of 1990. This page provides - China Industrial Production - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. China Industrial Production - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on October of 2026.

Industrial Production in China increased 5.50 percent in September of 2026 over the same month in the previous year. Industrial Production in China is expected to be 4.10 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the China Industrial Production is projected to trend around 4.60 percent in 2027 and 4.70 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-09-15 02:00 AM
Industrial Production YoY
Aug 5.2% 4.5% 4.8% 5.0%
2026-10-19 02:00 AM
Industrial Production YoY
Sep 5.5% 5.2% 5.4% 5.8%
2026-11-16 02:00 AM
Industrial Production YoY
Oct 5.5%


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China Industrial Production
In China, industrial production measures the output of businesses integrated in industrial sector of the economy such as manufacturing, mining, and utilities.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
5.50 5.20 35.10 -21.10 1990 - 2026 percent Monthly

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China Industrial Output Growth Hits 6-Month High
China’s industrial production expanded 5.5% year-on-year in September 2026, accelerating from a 5.2% rise in August and surpassing expectations of 5.4%. It was the strongest growth in industrial output since March, as electricity, heat, gas, and water output rose faster (5.6% vs 4.9% in August), while mining rebounded (1.3% vs -1.4%) and manufacturing continued to expand (6.0% vs 6.1%). Within manufacturing, 31 of the 41 major industries recorded growth, including computers and communications equipment (16.4%), railway and shipbuilding (11.7%), general equipment (8.5%), special equipment (12.1%), agriculture and food processing (4.1%), oil and gas (9.8%), electrical machinery (8.1%), textiles (3.2%), and automotive (6.7%). By contrast, production fell in coal mining and washing (-3.3%) and non-metallic mineral products (-2.4%). In the first nine months of 2026, industrial output rose 5.3%. Month-on-month, industrial output increased 0.61%.
2026-10-19
China Industrial Output Growth Beats Estimates
China’s industrial production grew 5.2% year-on-year in August 2026, accelerating from a 4.5% rise in July and surpassing expectations of 4.8%. The acceleration came amid faster growth in manufacturing (6.1% vs 5.5% in July), while electricity, heat, gas, and water output continued to rise (4.9% vs 5.9%). By contrast, mining output fell 1.4% (vs 4.2% in July). Within manufacturing, 29 of the 41 major industries recorded growth, including computers and communications equipment (17.2%), railway and shipbuilding (13.4%), general equipment (9.8%), special equipment (11.4%), agriculture and food processing (4.3%), oil and gas (6.2%), electrical machinery (9.9%), textiles (3.0%), and automotive (8.7%). By contrast, production fell in coal mining and washing (-5.6%) and non-metallic mineral products (-4.1%). In the first eight months of 2026, industrial output rose 5.3%. Month-on-month, industrial output climbed 0.54%.
2026-09-15
China Industrial Output Growth Below Forecasts
China’s industrial production expanded 4.5% yoy in July 2026, slowing from a 5.3% rise in June, which was the fastest growth in three months, and below expectations of 5.0%, due to weak domestic demand and extreme weather disruptions. The deceleration came amid softer growth in manufacturing (5.5% vs 6.0% in June) and electricity, heat, gas, and water (5.0% vs 7.4%), while mining output fell 4.2% (vs -2.2% in June). Within manufacturing, 25 of the 41 major industries recorded growth, including computers and communications equipment (19.1%), railway and shipbuilding (13.6%), general equipment (9.5%), special equipment (12.6%), electrical machinery (5.3%), agriculture and food processing (3.8%), oil and gas (6.1%), textiles (2.3%), and automotive (8.7%). By contrast, production fell in chemicals (-1.2%), coal mining and washing (-10.8%), and non-metallic mineral products (-3.3%). For the first seven months of 2026, industrial output grew by 5.3%. Monthly, industrial output rose by 0.11%.
2026-08-17