China: Capacity Utilization Rate - All Industry

Macro

2026-10-19

Description

China's industrial capacity utilization rate is released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This indicator measures the utilization of production capacity in China's manufacturing sector and is an important indicator for assessing the efficiency and potential growth of the industrial sector. Higher capacity utilization indicates higher industrial activity and efficiency, while lower utilization may mean capacity is underutilized and could signal an economic slowdown.

Note: Capacity utilization = actual production capacity / potential production capacity

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

China's industrial capacity utilization rate in Q3 2026 reported at 73.1%, a slight rebound from the previous 73.0%, but still hovering at relatively low historical levels. Industries are showing a clear K-shaped recovery. Capacity utilization in the AI and high-tech related electronic equipment manufacturing sector surged past 80%, while the non-metallic mineral sector, which is tied to real estate and traditional manufacturing, continues to bottom out.

AI Data Insight

China's industrial capacity utilization rate in Q3 2026 reported at 73.1%, a slight rebound from the previous 73.0%, but still hovering at relatively low historical levels. Industries are showing a clear K-shaped recovery. Capacity utilization in the AI and high-tech related electronic equipment manufacturing sector surged past 80%, while the non-metallic mineral sector, which is tied to real estate and traditional manufacturing, continues to bottom out.

Description

China's industrial capacity utilization rate is released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This indicator measures the utilization of production capacity in China's manufacturing sector and is an important indicator for assessing the efficiency and potential growth of the industrial sector. Higher capacity utilization indicates higher industrial activity and efficiency, while lower utilization may mean capacity is underutilized and could signal an economic slowdown.

Note: Capacity utilization = actual production capacity / potential production capacity

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