On February 13, data released by the Inner Mongolia survey team of the National Bureau of Statistics showed that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Inner Mongolia increased by 0.6% year-on-year in January 2026. By residence, urban consumer prices rose by 0.7%, while rural consumer prices increased by 0.2%. Food prices saw a 0.7% increase, while non-food prices rose by 0.5%. Prices of consumer goods grew by 0.8%, and service prices advanced by 0.3%.
A breakdown by category revealed the following year-on-year changes: prices for food, alcohol, and dining-out services increased by 0.7%; clothing prices rose by 1.3%; housing costs edged up by 0.3%; prices of household goods and services climbed by 3.2%; healthcare expenses increased by 1.1%; and prices of other goods and services surged by 14.4%. In contrast, transportation and communication costs fell by 2.9%, while education, culture, and entertainment prices declined by 0.1%.
Additionally, the Producer Price Index (PPI) for industrial products in Inner Mongolia decreased by 2.8% year-on-year in January 2026. Among the 31 major industrial sectors surveyed, 12 experienced price increases, 16 saw declines, and 3 remained unchanged. By category, prices of production materials dropped by 2.9%, while prices of consumer goods fell by 1.3%.