AI Data Insight
China's major raw material purchase price index for the manufacturing sector in May 2026 dropped to 60.5 from the previous value of 63.7. Although the upward trend has moderated, it remains in the expansion zone for the fifth consecutive month. Combined with the current situation of new orders falling below the boom-bust line, this reflects that mid-to-downstream enterprises are facing the dual pressures of difficulties in passing on costs and a slowdown in demand, putting their overall profit recovery to a severe test.