The RatingDog China Manufacturing PMI declined to a four-month low of 50.9 in July 2026 from 51.7 in June, falling below forecasts of 51.5, as output and new orders grew more slowly. Output continued to rise, while new orders increased for the 14th consecutive month, the longest streak since 2018, supported by stronger foreign sales, which rose for the first time in three months. Meanwhile, employment increased for the second straight month, with job creation reaching its strongest level since August 2023. Delivery times lengthened for the fifth consecutive month, but the extent of the delays remained only marginal. On the price front, input price inflation eased for the third consecutive month to its weakest level since January. Meanwhile, output prices were unchanged after six consecutive months of increases. Finally, business sentiment improved, supported by expectations of stronger market demand, new product development, expanded production capacity, and increased efficiency. source: S&P Global
Manufacturing PMI in China decreased to 50.90 points in July from 51.70 points in June of 2026. Manufacturing PMI in China averaged 50.18 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 decreased to 50.90 points in July from 51.70 points in June 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.