China non-food Consumer Price Index (CPI) YOY
China non-food Consumer Price Index (CPI) YOY 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headline CPI (YOY) | 0.5 | 1 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.2 | |
| Non-food | 0.9 | 1.5 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.9 | |
| Goods | 0.2 | 1.1 | 1.6 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 1 | 0.6 | -0.2 |
Understanding china non-food Consumer Price Index (CPI) YOY
Recording price developments for all consumer goods and services except for food, foodstuffs, and beverages. The surveyed portfolio ranges from apparel, housing, and household appliances to transport, telecommunications, healthcare, education, and cultural and recreational activities. In stark contrast to the food group, which fluctuates widely with harvest seasons, this indicator reflects the actual purchasing power of the resident population for industrial products and services, thereby clarifying the domestic demand foundation of the economy.
Periodically each month, data is compiled based on price differentials compared to the corresponding month of the previous year. Reading this data series requires attention to global energy price volatility and input raw material costs for durable consumer goods. Completely removing the food factor renders the indicator less sensitive to short-term weather shocks, providing a more stable view of inflation trends originating from production costs and domestic consumer purchasing power.
Frequently asked questions
- What primary commodities are included in the non-food group?
- Apparel, rent, gasoline, electricity and water, medical services, education, and tourism and entertainment fares.
- How do global oil prices affect the non-food index?
- The transmission impact occurs directly through transport fuel prices and household energy costs.
- Why does this index typically fluctuate more smoothly than the food index?
- Because it is not affected by agricultural seasonality, weather events, or crop and livestock diseases.