China Official Manufacturing PMI
Latest reading: 49.8 index for August 2026 (+0.6 index pts MoM).
China Official Manufacturing PMI
National Bureau of Statistics survey of Chinese factory activity. A read on demand in the world's second-largest economy and on global commodity prices.
What it means
National Bureau of Statistics survey of Chinese factory activity. A read on demand in the world's second-largest economy and on global commodity prices.
Still below 50 but improving; output (50.4) and new orders (50.6) returned to expansion. Large enterprises 50.6. Next release 30 Sep 2026.
Release details
- Category
- GLOBAL
- Frequency
- MONTHLY
- Previous
- 49.2
- Benchmark
- 50 = no change threshold
- Released
- 2026-08-31
- Next release
- 2026-09-30
- Source
- National Bureau of Statistics of China — PMI Release
Key questions about China Official Manufacturing PMI
What is the current China Official Manufacturing PMI?
China Official Manufacturing PMI stands at 49.8 index for August 2026, against 49.2 index previously (+0.6 index pts MoM). National Bureau of Statistics survey of Chinese factory activity. A read on demand in the world's second-largest economy and on global commodity prices.
Who publishes the China Official Manufacturing PMI data?
China Official Manufacturing PMI is published by National Bureau of Statistics of China — PMI Release on a monthly basis. Release window: Last day of month (~7:00 AM IST). The next update is expected on 2026-09-30.
What is a healthy level for China Official Manufacturing PMI?
The reference benchmark used on MacroNest is: 50 = no change threshold. The latest reading of 49.8 index is currently assessed as "Contraction easing".
Why does China Official Manufacturing PMI matter?
Global benchmarks set the external backdrop for Indian policy, capital flows and the rupee. National Bureau of Statistics survey of Chinese factory activity. A read on demand in the world's second-largest economy and on global commodity prices.