Industrial Capacity Utilization measures the percentage of China's total potential industrial output that is actually being realized. It serves as a key indicator of economic efficiency and the balance between supply and demand within the manufacturing sector. High utilization rates suggest strong demand and potential inflationary pressure, while low rates indicate economic slack. This data is vital for assessing the health of the world's second-largest economy and its demand for raw materials.
Calculated by the National Bureau of Statistics by dividing actual industrial output by the maximum sustainable output level based on enterprise surveys.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026 | 73.00 | 74.00 | -1.00 |
| Apr 16, 2026 | 73.60 | 78.30 | -4.70 |
| Jan 19, 2026 | 74.90 | 74.40 | +0.50 |
| Oct 20, 2025 | 74.60 | 73.80 | +0.80 |
| Jul 15, 2025 | 74.00 | 74.40 | -0.40 |
| Apr 16, 2025 | 74.10 | 76.50 | -2.40 |
| Jan 17, 2025 | 76.20 | 75.30 | +0.90 |
| Oct 18, 2024 | 75.10 | 74.70 | +0.40 |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 74.90 | 74.30 | +0.60 |
| Apr 16, 2024 | 73.60 | 75.00 | -1.40 |
| Jan 17, 2024 | 75.90 | 75.70 | +0.20 |
| Oct 18, 2023 | 75.60 | 74.60 | +1.00 |
| Jul 17, 2023 | 74.50 | 74.50 | 0.00 |
| Apr 18, 2023 | 74.30 | 76.30 | -2.00 |
| Jan 17, 2023 | 75.70 | 73.00 | +2.70 |
| Oct 24, 2022 | 75.60 | 75.40 | +0.20 |
| Jul 15, 2022 | 75.10 | 74.00 | +1.10 |
| Apr 18, 2022 | 75.80 | 77.00 | -1.20 |
| Jan 17, 2022 | 77.40 | 77.00 | +0.40 |
| Oct 18, 2021 | 77.10 | 78.10 | -1.00 |
