Baotou's Industrial Output Rises 5.3% YoY, Led by Mining and Rare Earth Sectors
From January to February, the value added of industrial enterprises above the designated size in Baotou increased by 5.3% YoY.
Among the three major categories, two rose and one declined. The value added of the mining industry increased by 20.2% YoY, manufacturing rose by 4.5%, and the production and supply of electricity, heat, gas, and water fell by 1.4%.
Nearly 60% of industries recorded positive growth. Among 34 major industry categories, 19 maintained growth in value added, representing a growth breadth of 56%. Among them, the value added of the raw chemical materials and chemical products manufacturing industry increased by 97.4%, boosting the growth of value added of industrial enterprises above the designated size by 6.1 percentage points.