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Logistics index hits 51.5% as demand surges in China

05 Apr '25
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 Logistics index hits 51.5% as demand surges in China
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Insights

  • China's logistics sector saw a marked recovery in March as the market index rose to 51.5 per cent, up 2.2 points from February and back in expansion.
  • The rebound was driven by rising demand and improved supply chain activity.
  • Key sectors like rail, water, air transport, and express delivery posted strong gains.
  • In 2024, logistics value rose 5.8 per cent to 360.6 trillion yuan.

China's logistics sector showed a notable improvement in business activities in March, according to the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing.

The index tracking logistics market performance rose to 51.5 per cent in March, up 2.2 percentage points from the previous month, returning to the expansion zone.

The improvement was driven by a rebound in market demand. Recovery of the supply chain accelerated at both upstream and downstream levels, and industrial demand was unleashed. Sub-indices for Railway, water and air transport, and express delivery industries saw significant recoveries, as per domestic media reports.

China's logistics industry has maintained steady expansion, with its total social logistics value expanding 5.8 per cent year on year to 360.6 trillion yuan (~$50.16 trillion) last year.

ALCHEMPro News Desk (HU)

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