China's Commodity Price Index Rises for the Eighth Consecutive Month

• Source: Xinhua

Data released by the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing (CFLP) on Monday showed that the China Commodity Price Index (CCPI) rose by 3.2% month-on-month in December 2025, reaching 117.9 points. This marks the highest level since June 2024 and is the eighth consecutive month that the index has recorded a month-on-month increase.

Breakdown of Commodities: Out of the 50 types of basic commodities monitored by the CFLP, 31 saw an increase in their prices during December 2025. Lithium carbonate, refined tin, and apples led the list of increases, rising by 15.5%, 11.7%, and 8.5% respectively, compared to November 2025.

Sector Performance:

• Non-ferrous metals: Continued to rise, recording a monthly increase of 4.9%.

• Agricultural products: Rose at a higher rate, with a monthly gain of 2.5%.

• Ferrous metals and Black metals: Saw slight increases of 0.8% and 0.4% respectively.

• Chemical prices: Increased slightly by 0.3%.

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Expert Analysis and 2026 Outlook: Experts pointed out that the commodity market in China maintained a generally stable and positive state throughout 2025. Looking ahead to 2026, despite multiple challenges, positive macroeconomic policies are expected to provide a guarantee for the continued recovery of the domestic economy and the commodity market. Simultaneously, the acceleration of China's economic structural transformation and upgrading will create new demand for commodities, with the market expected to achieve higher-quality growth.