The stocks of goods held by firms in China increased by 15366.10 CNY Hundred Million in 2025. Changes in Inventories in China averaged 3292.55 CNY Hundred Million from 1952 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 15613.50 CNY Hundred Million in 2021 and a record low of 3.00 CNY Hundred Million in 1962. source: National Bureau of Statistics of China

Changes in Inventories in China is expected to reach 15050.00 CNY Hundred Million by the end of 2026, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the China Changes in Inventories is projected to trend around 18050.00 CNY Hundred Million in 2027, according to our econometric models.



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China Changes in Inventories
In China, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
15366.10 11183.40 15613.50 3.00 1952 - 2025 CNY Hundred Million Yearly
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