This indicator measures the annual change in the total profits earned by large industrial firms in China. It covers enterprises with annual revenues from principal business activities exceeding 20 million yuan. It is a key indicator of corporate health and the overall profitability of the Chinese industrial sector, which influences investment and hiring decisions.
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) of China collects financial data directly from industrial enterprises through a comprehensive survey system and calculates the year-on-year growth rate.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | 17.60 | 16.00 | +1.60 |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 18.70 | 19.20 | -0.50 |
| Jun 27, 2026 | 18.80 | 20.00 | -1.20 |
| May 27, 2026 | 18.20 | 12.00 | +6.20 |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 15.50 | 18.00 | -2.50 |
| Jan 27, 2026 | 0.60 | 0.30 | +0.30 |
| Dec 27, 2025 | 0.10 | 2.20 | -2.10 |
| Nov 27, 2025 | 1.90 | 3.80 | -1.90 |
| Oct 27, 2025 | 3.20 | 0.80 | +2.40 |
| Sep 27, 2025 | 0.90 | 1.90 | -1.00 |
| Aug 27, 2025 | -1.70 | -1.80 | +0.10 |
| Jul 27, 2025 | -1.80 | -0.50 | -1.30 |
| Jun 27, 2025 | -1.10 | 1.50 | -2.60 |
| May 27, 2025 | 1.40 | 1.20 | +0.20 |
| Apr 27, 2025 | 0.80 | 0.10 | +0.70 |
| Mar 27, 2025 | -0.30 | 4.00 | -4.30 |
| Jan 27, 2025 | -3.30 | -5.00 | +1.70 |
| Dec 27, 2024 | -4.70 | -5.00 | +0.30 |
| Nov 27, 2024 | -4.30 | -3.60 | -0.70 |
| Oct 27, 2024 | -3.50 | 0.30 | -3.80 |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 0.50 | 3.50 | -3.00 |
| Aug 27, 2024 | 3.60 | 3.30 | +0.30 |
| Jul 27, 2024 | 3.50 | 3.20 | +0.30 |
| Jun 27, 2024 | 3.40 | 4.10 | -0.70 |
| May 27, 2024 | 4.30 | 3.50 | +0.80 |
| Apr 27, 2024 | 4.30 | 12.00 | -7.70 |
| Mar 27, 2024 | 10.20 | -1.00 | +11.20 |
| Jan 27, 2024 | -2.30 | -3.00 | +0.70 |
| Dec 27, 2023 | -4.40 | -6.00 | +1.60 |
| Nov 27, 2023 | -7.80 | -8.00 | +0.20 |
| Oct 27, 2023 | -9.00 | -9.00 | 0.00 |
| Sep 27, 2023 | -11.70 | -10.00 | -1.70 |
| Aug 27, 2023 | -15.50 | -15.00 | -0.50 |
| Jul 27, 2023 | -16.80 | -15.00 | -1.80 |
| Jun 28, 2023 | -18.80 | -15.00 | -3.80 |
| May 27, 2023 | -20.60 | -18.00 | -2.60 |
| Apr 27, 2023 | -21.40 | -12.00 | -9.40 |
| Mar 27, 2023 | -22.90 | -5.00 | -17.90 |
| Jan 31, 2023 | -4.00 | -5.20 | +1.20 |
| Dec 27, 2022 | -3.60 | -5.00 | +1.40 |
| Nov 27, 2022 | -3.00 | -3.10 | +0.10 |
| Oct 27, 2022 | -2.30 | -4.30 | +2.00 |
| Sep 27, 2022 | -2.10 | -3.00 | +0.90 |
| Aug 27, 2022 | -1.10 | 1.30 | -2.40 |
| Jul 27, 2022 | 1.00 | -4.00 | +5.00 |
| Jun 27, 2022 | -6.50 | 6.00 | -12.50 |
| May 27, 2022 | 3.50 | 2.00 | +1.50 |
| Apr 27, 2022 | 8.50 | 3.10 | +5.40 |
| Mar 27, 2022 | 5.00 | — | — |
| Jan 27, 2022 | 34.30 | 35.00 | -0.70 |
