China’s exports soared 25.0% year-on-year to USD 401.44 billion in August 2026, matching forecasts and accelerating from July’s 23.9% growth. The increase was driven by strong demand for semiconductors and other high-tech products, as well as Chinese-made cars, despite extreme weather. Shipments to the US surged 34.4% yoy to USD 42.5 billion, up from USD 31.6 billion in July, ahead of an expected meeting between the two nations’ leaders scheduled for later this month. For the first eight months of the year, total exports increased 19.3% yoy to USD 2.92 trillion. source: General Administration of Customs

Exports in China increased to 412.39 USD Billion in June from 376.78 USD Billion in May of 2026. Exports in China averaged 97.76 USD Billion from 1981 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 412.39 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 September of 2026.

Exports in China increased to 412.39 USD Billion in June from 376.78 USD Billion in May 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.



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Passanger Car Exports 958691.00 935648.00 Jul 2026
Balance of Trade 119.09 112.50 USD Billion Aug 2026
China Trade Balance – Yuan Terms 809.30 767.07 CNY Billion Aug 2026
Electric Car Exports 338166.00 315590.00 Units Jul 2026
Exports 401.44 397.85 USD Billion Aug 2026
Exports YoY 25.00 23.90 percent Aug 2026
Exports – Yuan Terms 2712.51 2820.67 CNY Billion Jul 2026
Imports 282.36 285.35 USD Billion Aug 2026
Imports YoY 28.20 27.50 percent Aug 2026
Imports – Yuan Terms 1945.44 1961.62 CNY Billion Jul 2026
Terms of Trade 92.40 86.90 points Jul 2026


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
401.44 397.85 412.39 1.25 1981 - 2026 USD Billion Monthly
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