China: CPI: Food, Alcoholic Beverages, and Tobacco: MoM

Macro

2026-09-09

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National Bureau of Statistics of China (Choice)
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Monthly
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China's food, tobacco, and alcohol CPI month-on-month (MoM) growth rate for August 2026 (Q3) was reported at 0.4%, marking a significant rebound from 0.0% in July. Affected by high summer temperatures, heavy rainfall, and seasonal supply reductions, prices for fresh vegetables, meat, and eggs trended upward, becoming the main driver supporting short-term prices. However, structural concerns regarding weak domestic demand in the medium to long term remain.

AI Data Insight

China's food, tobacco, and alcohol CPI month-on-month (MoM) growth rate for August 2026 (Q3) was reported at 0.4%, marking a significant rebound from 0.0% in July. Affected by high summer temperatures, heavy rainfall, and seasonal supply reductions, prices for fresh vegetables, meat, and eggs trended upward, becoming the main driver supporting short-term prices. However, structural concerns regarding weak domestic demand in the medium to long term remain.

Description

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