China's industrial profits recover in June; logistics costs drop

The manufacturing sector showed marked improvement, posting a 1.4 per cent profit growth in June. Equipment manufacturing and high-tech industries led the rebound. Industries aligned with China’s industrial upgrade initiatives also performed well.

Meanwhile, China's logistics sector demonstrated enhanced efficiency in the first half of 2025, as per data released by the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC).

The ratio of social logistics cost to gross domestic product (GDP)—a key indicator of cost efficiency—stood at 14 per cent, reflecting a 0.1 percentage point decline from the first quarter and a 0.2 percentage point drop year-on-year. The NDRC noted that this decline indicates positive outcomes in efforts to reduce logistics costs across society.

ALCHEMPro News Desk (SG)