China’s exports surged 23.9% year-on-year to USD 397.85 billion in July 2026, surpassing forecasts of a 22.2% rise but easing from June’s 27.0% growth. The increase was driven by strong demand for AI-related technology products and a rush by manufacturers to ship goods to the US ahead of potential new tariffs. The US applied a new 12.5% levy on Chinese products in late July, replacing a temporary 10% levy that had lapsed. Exports of semiconductors almost doubled in value terms from last year, and overall high-tech product exports soared 40.7%. By contrast, exports of ceramics slumped 28.3%, highlighting the economy's uneven development, where advanced manufacturers are riding the AI boom while more traditional industries struggle with weak demand. Among its trading partners, outbound shipments advanced to the US (17.05%), Japan (14.0%), South Korea (46.6%), the EU (15.95%), and ASEAN (38.36%). For the first seven months of the year, total exports climbed 18.5% yoy to USD 2.52 trillion. source: General Administration of Customs

Exports YoY in China decreased to 23.90 percent in July from 27 percent in June of 2026. Exports YoY in China averaged 14.00 percent from 1991 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 154.30 percent in February of 2021 and a record low of -40.60 percent in February of 2020. This page includes a chart with historical data for China Exports YoY. China Exports YoY - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on August of 2026.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-07-14 03:00 AM
Exports YoY
Jun 27% 19.4% 18.2%
2026-08-07 03:00 AM
Exports YoY
Jul 23.9% 27% 22.2%
2026-09-08 03:00 AM
Exports YoY
Aug 23.9%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Passanger Car Exports 935648.00 857377.00 Jun 2026
Balance of Trade 112.50 125.62 USD Billion Jul 2026
China Trade Balance – Yuan Terms 767.07 859.05 CNY Billion Jul 2026
Electric Car Exports 315590.00 278688.00 Units Jun 2026
Exports 397.85 412.39 USD Billion Jul 2026
Exports YoY 23.90 27.00 percent Jul 2026
Exports – Yuan Terms 2712.51 2820.67 CNY Billion Jul 2026
Imports 285.35 286.76 USD Billion Jul 2026
Imports YoY 27.50 36.00 percent Jul 2026
Imports – Yuan Terms 1945.44 1961.62 CNY Billion Jul 2026
Terms of Trade 86.90 87.60 points Jun 2026


China Exports YoY
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
23.90 27.00 154.30 -40.60 1991 - 2026 percent Monthly
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China Export Growth Beats Estimates
China’s exports surged 23.9% year-on-year to USD 397.85 billion in July 2026, surpassing forecasts of a 22.2% rise but easing from June’s 27.0% growth. The increase was driven by strong demand for AI-related technology products and a rush by manufacturers to ship goods to the US ahead of potential new tariffs. The US applied a new 12.5% levy on Chinese products in late July, replacing a temporary 10% levy that had lapsed. Exports of semiconductors almost doubled in value terms from last year, and overall high-tech product exports soared 40.7%. By contrast, exports of ceramics slumped 28.3%, highlighting the economy's uneven development, where advanced manufacturers are riding the AI boom while more traditional industries struggle with weak demand. Among its trading partners, outbound shipments advanced to the US (17.05%), Japan (14.0%), South Korea (46.6%), the EU (15.95%), and ASEAN (38.36%). For the first seven months of the year, total exports climbed 18.5% yoy to USD 2.52 trillion.
2026-08-07
China Exports Hit Fresh Record High
China’s exports surged 27% year-on-year to a record $412.39 billion in June 2026, smashing forecasts of 18.2%. The boom was driven by AI-related goods, with the global AI infrastructure rush creating a historic semiconductor shortage and soaring prices. Semiconductor exports soared 122%, the fastest growth in 13 years, while computer and parts exports rose 53%. Combined, chips and computers drove over a third of China’s export growth in June. China also exported over 1 million vehicles for the first time, with their value rising 70%, as local EV makers gained a 15% share in Europe. Ship exports jumped 42%, and home appliances rose 15%. China’s trade surplus with the EU surged 27% to a record $32.9 billion, intensifying pressure on European leaders to reduce reliance on China. Exports grew across major markets, including the EU (18.5%), US (13.9%), and ASEAN (34.6%), South Korea (42.6%), Taiwan (43.7%). For the first half of 2026, total exports advanced 17.6% to $2.12 trillion.
2026-07-14
China Exports Hit New Record High
China’s exports surged 19.4% yoy to a record high of USD 376.78 billion in May 2026, far exceeding forecasts of 15% and accelerating sharply from April’s 14.1% rise. It was the fastest increase since February, as companies continued to build inventories to pre-empt energy price pressures stemming from the ongoing war in the Middle East, while persistent demand for semiconductors and AI hardware also supported exports. Among trading partners, outbound shipments grew to Japan (10.9%), the US (35.4%), Australia (23.6%), South Korea (42.1%), Taiwan (32.2%), the EU (7.6%), and ASEAN (24.3%). For the first five months of the year, total exports rose 15.5% year-on-year to USD 1.71 trillion. During the period, increases in export volumes were recorded for rare earths (2.2%), pharmaceuticals (7.6%), fertilizer (11.9%), unwrought aluminum and aluminum products (10.4%), and integrated circuits (8.7%), while volumes declined for refined oil (-12.0%), shoes and boots (-5.7%), and steel (-8.1%).
2026-06-09


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