SunSirs: China's Commodity Price Index Rises for Eighth Consecutive Month

The China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing announced on the 5th that China's Commodity Price Index stood at 117.9 points in December 2025. The index indicates continued recovery in the commodity market's prosperity level, with sustained improvements in both supply and demand. Enhanced business confidence and positive market expectations lay a solid foundation for the economy's continued stable and sound development this year.

The December 2025 China Commodity Price Index reached 117.9 points, marking a 3.2% month-on-month increase. This represents the eighth consecutive month of month-on-month growth and the highest level since June 2024.

Among the 50 key commodities monitored by the China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing, 31 saw month-on-month price increases in December 2025. Lithium carbonate, refined tin, and apples led the gains, rising 15.5%, 11.7%, and 8.5% respectively from the previous month.

By sector, the nonferrous metals price index surged significantly, climbing 4.9% month-on-month. The agricultural products price index expanded its gains, rising 2.5% month-on-month. The mineral price index, ferrous metals price index, and chemical price index also edged up slightly, increasing 0.8%, 0.4%, and 0.3% month-on-month respectively.

Experts indicate that China's commodity market maintained a stable and positive overall trend in 2025. Looking ahead to 2026, despite ongoing challenges, proactive macroeconomic policies will support the sustained recovery of the domestic economy and commodity markets. Concurrently, the accelerated pace of China's economic restructuring and transformation will generate new demand for commodities, positioning the commodity market for higher-quality development.

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