China: Contributions to CPI MoM - Food

Macro

2026-09-09

Description

China Contribution of Food to Monthly CPI Growth is primarily used to measure the contribution of food prices to the overall monthly growth of the Consumer Price Index (CPI). It helps assess inflationary pressures from the food category and their impact on the overall inflation rate. A higher contribution indicates greater inflationary pressure from food prices, while a lower contribution suggests milder pressure.

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AI Data Insight

In July 2026, the contribution of food to China's MoM CPI recorded -0.2408 percentage points, a slight narrowing of the negative drag compared to -0.258 percentage points in the previous month. Although pork and fresh vegetable prices were pushed up by weather and supply-side factors, overall weak domestic demand continues to limit the strength of a comprehensive recovery in food prices.

AI Data Insight

In July 2026, the contribution of food to China's MoM CPI recorded -0.2408 percentage points, a slight narrowing of the negative drag compared to -0.258 percentage points in the previous month. Although pork and fresh vegetable prices were pushed up by weather and supply-side factors, overall weak domestic demand continues to limit the strength of a comprehensive recovery in food prices.

Description

China Contribution of Food to Monthly CPI Growth is primarily used to measure the contribution of food prices to the overall monthly growth of the Consumer Price Index (CPI). It helps assess inflationary pressures from the food category and their impact on the overall inflation rate. A higher contribution indicates greater inflationary pressure from food prices, while a lower contribution suggests milder pressure.

Published by
Choice Eastmoney
Frequency
Monthly
Next Update