China’s exports jumped 25% year-on-year to $401.44 billion in August 2026, remaining close to June’s record high as the global AI infrastructure buildout continued to fuel trade across Asia, despite shipping disruptions caused by extreme weather. High-tech products drove more than half of export growth, with overseas sales of integrated circuits surging nearly 130% and high-tech exports rising almost 57%. Exports to the US climbed 34.4%, while shipments to the EU increased just 6.6%, the slowest pace in 10 months. Exports to ASEAN countries rose 30.2%, while shipments to South Korea and Taiwan jumped more than 40%. The continued export strength is deepening tensions with trade partners concerned that China’s manufacturing dominance is putting pressure on domestic industries. source: General Administration of Customs

Exports in China increased to 401.44 USD Billion in August from 397.85 USD Billion in July of 2026. Exports in China averaged 98.31 USD Billion from 1981 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 411.84 USD Billion in June of 2026 and a record low of 1.25 USD Billion in February of 1983. This page provides - China Exports - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. China Exports - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on October of 2026.

Exports in China increased to 401.44 USD Billion in August from 397.85 USD Billion in July of 2026. Exports in China is expected to be 370.00 USD Billion by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the China Exports is projected to trend around 410.00 USD Billion in 2027 and 450.00 USD Billion in 2028, according to our econometric models.



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China Exports
Exports have long been a key driver of China’s rapid economic growth. In recent years, machinery and transport equipment have made up nearly half of all outbound shipments. Within this category, major contributors include electrical machinery and appliances (14%), telecommunications and audio-visual equipment (12%), office and data-processing machines (8%), and industrial machinery and machine parts (5%). Other important export groups include miscellaneous manufactured goods (23%); manufactured products classified by material (16%)—notably textile yarn, fabrics and related articles (5%), metal manufactures (4%), and iron and steel (2%); chemicals and related products (6%); and food and live animals (3%). The European Union and the United States remain China’s largest export markets, each accounting for more than 15% of total shipments. Other significant destinations include Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, Germany, India, and the Netherlands (around 3% each).
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
401.44 397.83 411.84 1.25 1981 - 2026 USD Billion Monthly
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