China - Wholesale price index (2010 = 100)
The value for Wholesale price index (2010 = 100) in China was 98.00 as of 1991. As the graph below shows, over the past 14 years this indicator reached a maximum value of 102.67 in 1989 and a minimum value of 35.09 in 1977.
Definition: Wholesale price index refers to a mix of agricultural and industrial goods at various stages of production and distribution, including import duties. The Laspeyres formula is generally used.
Source: International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics and data files.
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Year | Value |
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1977 | 35.09 |
1978 | 36.49 |
1979 | 44.55 |
1980 | 47.73 |
1981 | 50.53 |
1982 | 51.65 |
1983 | 53.94 |
1984 | 56.09 |
1985 | 60.91 |
1986 | 64.82 |
1987 | 72.55 |
1988 | 89.26 |
1989 | 102.67 |
1990 | 100.00 |
1991 | 98.00 |
Statistical Concept and Methodology: Wholesale price indexes are based on the prices at the first commercial transaction of commodities that are important in a country's output or consumption. Prices are farm-gate for agricultural commodities and ex-factory for industrial goods. Preference is given to indexes with the broadest coverage of the economy.
Base Period: 2010
Periodicity: Annual
Classification
Topic: Financial Sector Indicators
Sub-Topic: Exchange rates & prices