AI Data Insight
In May 2026 (Q2 2026), China's Emerging Industries PMI (EPMI) Purchase Price Index fell to 58.7, a sharp retreat from the previous reading of 67.5, but remained firmly in expansionary territory. As the overall EPMI slipped to 52.9, production and ordering demand slowed down, and the fading geopolitical interference on raw materials effectively suppressed price increases. It is expected that the data will continue its downward trend in the short term due to seasonal factors, and the cost pressure on manufacturers is expected to further ease.