China’s industrial output rose 5.7% in July, with strong gains in manufacturing and new energy sectors despite slower growth than June.
BEIJING: China’s industrial sector continued its upward trend in July, with value-added industrial output rising by 5.7% year-on-year, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. Although slightly slower than June’s 6.8% growth, the data highlights steady expansion in the world’s second-largest economy.
The July figures contribute to a 6.3% overall rise in industrial output for the first seven months of 2025. The industrial output metric tracks the performance of large-scale enterprises with annual revenues exceeding 20 million yuan (US$2.8 million).
China’s industrial output rise was largely driven by the manufacturing sector, which recorded a 6.2% year-on-year increase. The mining sector saw 5% growth, while utilities—comprising electricity, heat, gas, and water production—grew by 3.3%.
High-tech industries also showed strong momentum. From January to July, production of new energy vehicles and industrial robots both surged by 32.9%, while integrated circuit output rose by 10.4%. These figures reflect continued policy support for innovation and green development.
In addition to China’s industrial output rise, the country’s retail sales of consumer goods rose by 4.8% in the same seven-month period, a sign of improving domestic consumption. Fixed-asset investment also edged up 1.6%, signalling cautious optimism in infrastructure and private sector growth.
Analysts say July’s numbers show resilience amid global economic uncertainty, but note that more supportive policies may be needed to sustain growth in the second half of the year.
