AI Data Insight
China's manufacturing PMI import index for October 2026 reported at 47.0%, a significant pullback from 49.2% in September, continuing to remain below the 50-point boom-bust threshold. Impacted by the early release of demand prior to the "National Day Golden Week" and traditional bulk raw materials entering their off-season, coupled with the domestic real estate sector dragging down domestic demand, import momentum has weakened substantially.