The RatingDog China General Services PMI edged up to 51.6 in September 2026 from 51.4 in the previous month, beating market expectations of 51.1. It marked the highest since June, supported by the strongest growth in new orders since that month, driven by successful business development efforts and improving demand conditions. Survey data also pointed to stronger external demand, as growth in new export business accelerated for the first time in three months. Employment increased for a fifth consecutive month as firms hired additional staff to cope with rising workloads. On the price front, input costs rose for the nineteenth straight month, largely due to higher labor, raw material, and energy expenses. Meanwhile, output charges increased at the fastest pace in four and a half years. Lastly, sentiment improved in September and matched the highest level recorded so far in 2026, supported by expectations of stronger market conditions, business expansion plans, and new project launches. source: S&P Global
Services PMI in China increased to 51.60 points in September from 51.40 points in August of 2026. Services PMI in China averaged 52.11 points from 2012 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 58.40 points in June of 2020 and a record low of 26.50 points in February of 2020. This page provides the latest reported value for - China Services PMI - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.
Services PMI in China increased to 51.60 points in September from 51.40 points in August of 2026. Services PMI in China is expected to be 51.70 points by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the China RatingDog Services PMI is projected to trend around 52.80 points in 2027 and 52.50 points in 2028, according to our econometric models.