10.05.202501:30:00UTC+00China's Producer Price Index Continues Downward Trend in April

China's Producer Price Index (PPI) continues to underline deflationary pressures weighing on the country's industrial sector. According to data updated on May 10, 2025, the PPI for April has decreased further, standing at -2.7% year-over-year, compared to a -2.5% change recorded in March 2025. This marks a consistent decline in the prices that factories charge for their goods, extending the previous downward trajectory observed in March.

The ongoing dip in the PPI reflects the challenges faced by manufacturing enterprises in China, as they grapple with tepid domestic demand and the global economic backdrop. This persistent decline reinforces concerns about the country's industrial sector’s ability to recover and calls for potential policy measures to reinvigorate demand.

Economic analysts suggested that addressing these deflationary tendencies will be critical for stabilizing the industrial sector and ensuring sustainable economic growth moving forward. Stakeholders might need to brace themselves for prolonged uncertainty as they look for potential catalysts that could reverse the trend in upcoming months.