China: CPI: Previous Year=100: Food: Current Month YoY

Macro

2026-09-09

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National Bureau of Statistics of China (Choice)
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Latest data shows that in Q3 2026 (August), China's food CPI fell 1.4% year-on-year (value 98.6), with the decline slightly narrowing from the previous 1.5%. However, driven by soaring international energy prices and a rebound in core inflation, China's overall CPI year-on-year growth rate rebounded to 0.8% in August. This indicates that consumer demand for basic livelihoods remains weak, and prices are exhibiting a polarized trend of "strong non-food, weak food."

AI Data Insight

Latest data shows that in Q3 2026 (August), China's food CPI fell 1.4% year-on-year (value 98.6), with the decline slightly narrowing from the previous 1.5%. However, driven by soaring international energy prices and a rebound in core inflation, China's overall CPI year-on-year growth rate rebounded to 0.8% in August. This indicates that consumer demand for basic livelihoods remains weak, and prices are exhibiting a polarized trend of "strong non-food, weak food."

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