China: Industrial Enterprise (YTD Cumulative) - Operating Cost

Macro

2026-08-27

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

The newly released cumulative operating costs of China's industrial enterprises above designated size for Q3 2026 (as of July) reached 68,786.15 billion yuan, continuing to climb from the previous value. Benefiting from revenue growth outpacing cost expansion, overall profit performance was stellar, with high-tech and electronic manufacturing becoming profit engines. However, it is worth noting that the profit growth rate for the single month of July hit a new low for the year, and hidden concerns over sluggish domestic demand remain.

AI Data Insight

The newly released cumulative operating costs of China's industrial enterprises above designated size for Q3 2026 (as of July) reached 68,786.15 billion yuan, continuing to climb from the previous value. Benefiting from revenue growth outpacing cost expansion, overall profit performance was stellar, with high-tech and electronic manufacturing becoming profit engines. However, it is worth noting that the profit growth rate for the single month of July hit a new low for the year, and hidden concerns over sluggish domestic demand remain.

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