China: Industrial Enterprise (YTD Cumulative) - Operating Cost

Macro

2026-05-27

Description

The total cumulative operating costs of China's industrial enterprises above designated size are released by China's National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This indicator measures the total operating costs incurred by industrial enterprises above designated size and is helpful in assessing the cost dynamics and operating efficiency of China's large industrial enterprises. Typically, lower operating costs relative to revenue indicate better efficiency and profitability, while higher costs may indicate inefficiencies or rising input prices.

Note: Industrial enterprises above designated size include enterprises with annual operating income of more than 20 million yuan.

Published by
National Bureau of Statistics of China (Choice)
Frequency
Monthly
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AI Data Insight

In Q2 2026, the cumulative operating costs of industrial enterprises above designated size in China reached 381,321.7 hundred million RMB, a significant increase from 281,885.9 hundred million RMB in Q1. However, operating costs grew by 4.5% year-on-year, lower than the revenue growth over the same period, indicating that unit costs are under control. Benefiting from the strong momentum in high-tech and equipment manufacturing, corporate profitability is showing a trend of continuous improvement.

AI Data Insight

In Q2 2026, the cumulative operating costs of industrial enterprises above designated size in China reached 381,321.7 hundred million RMB, a significant increase from 281,885.9 hundred million RMB in Q1. However, operating costs grew by 4.5% year-on-year, lower than the revenue growth over the same period, indicating that unit costs are under control. Benefiting from the strong momentum in high-tech and equipment manufacturing, corporate profitability is showing a trend of continuous improvement.

Description

The total cumulative operating costs of China's industrial enterprises above designated size are released by China's National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This indicator measures the total operating costs incurred by industrial enterprises above designated size and is helpful in assessing the cost dynamics and operating efficiency of China's large industrial enterprises. Typically, lower operating costs relative to revenue indicate better efficiency and profitability, while higher costs may indicate inefficiencies or rising input prices.

Note: Industrial enterprises above designated size include enterprises with annual operating income of more than 20 million yuan.

Published by
National Bureau of Statistics of China (Choice)
Frequency
Monthly
Next Update