AI Data Insight
In the third quarter of 2026, the latest raw material inventory index of China's Manufacturing PMI recorded 48.2, a slight rebound from the previous 48.1. Although the figure remains below the 50 boom-or-bust line, the inventory decline has narrowed, benefiting from the overall manufacturing sector's return to expansion and the release of peak season demand. Going forward, attention should be paid to the impact of high costs on the restocking willingness of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).