China footwear Consumer Price Index (CPI)
China footwear Consumer Price Index (CPI) stood at 0.9% in Jul 2026, according to National Statistics Office (NSO) of China (NBS). It is one of the indicators in the CPI table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Dec 2021 to Jul 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the CPI table
| Indicator | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | 10-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clothing and footwear | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.7 | 1.9 | 1.7 | |
| Footwear | 0.9 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 1.5 | |
| Garments | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 2 | 2.1 | 1.8 | 2 | 1.8 |
Understanding china footwear Consumer Price Index (CPI)
A specialized index measuring retail price volatility for footwear and associated services. The calculation scope encompasses leather shoes, sneakers, sandals, and clogs for all ages as well as footwear repair costs. Unlike the apparel group, which is heavily influenced by cotton fiber raw materials, this indicator fluctuates according to leather, rubber, and synthetic plastic pellet prices.
Reports are issued periodically on a monthly basis. Fluctuation magnitudes are heavily impacted by major discounting programs from online retail platforms during year-end shopping occasions. To evaluate purchasing power and price pressures accurately, referencing same-period data from the previous year is prioritized over comparisons with the immediately preceding month.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this index measure export footwear prices?
- No, the index only records retail prices reaching domestic consumers.
- How do online promotional events impact this?
- Mega-discounts on e-commerce platforms can cause the index to drop sharply in the event month.
- Are shoe repair services included in this metric?
- Yes, footwear repair and maintenance costs are included in this services commodity basket.