The RatingDog China Manufacturing PMI increased to 52.1 in September 2026 from 51.5 in August, surpassing forecasts of 51.6. It was the strongest expansion in the manufacturing sector since April, boosted by rising demand from both domestic and overseas markets, with foreign sales rising at the fastest pace in seven months. Output grew at its fastest pace since April, supported by strong client demand and higher production capacity. In response to higher new orders, firms raised employment. Purchasing activity continued to rise, while supplier delivery delays again partly limited the pace at which input inventory stocks increased. On the price front, input price inflation accelerated to a four-month high, due to higher material prices. As a result, firms lifted their selling prices slightly, following a marginal reduction in August. Looking ahead, business sentiment improved amid expectations for better global macroeconomic conditions. However, it remained below the long-run average. source: S&P Global
Manufacturing PMI in China increased to 52.10 points in September from 51.50 points in August of 2026. Manufacturing PMI in China averaged 50.20 points from 2011 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 54.90 points in November of 2020 and a record low of 40.30 points in February of 2020. This page provides the latest reported value for - China Manufacturing PMI - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.
Manufacturing PMI in China increased to 52.10 points in September from 51.50 points in August of 2026. Manufacturing PMI in China is expected to be 51.50 points by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the China RatingDog Manufacturing PMI is projected to trend around 50.60 points in 2027 and 50.70 points in 2028, according to our econometric models.