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. source: General Administration of Customs

Exports YoY in China increased to 27 percent in June from 19.40 percent in May of 2026. Exports YoY in China averaged 13.98 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 July of 2026.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-06-09 03:00 AM
Exports YoY
May 19.4% 14.1% 15%
2026-07-14 03:00 AM
Exports YoY
Jun 27% 19.4% 18.2%
2026-08-07 03:00 AM
Exports YoY
Jul 27%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Passanger Car Exports 935648.00 857377.00 Jun 2026
Balance of Trade 125.62 105.43 USD Billion Jun 2026
China Trade Balance – Yuan Terms 859.05 723.98 CNY Billion Jun 2026
Electric Car Exports 315590.00 278688.00 Units Jun 2026
Exports 412.39 376.78 USD Billion Jun 2026
Exports YoY 27.00 19.40 percent Jun 2026
Exports – Yuan Terms 2820.67 2587.78 CNY Billion Jun 2026
Imports 286.76 271.35 USD Billion Jun 2026
Imports YoY 36.00 27.40 percent Jun 2026
Imports – Yuan Terms 1961.62 1863.80 CNY Billion Jun 2026
Terms of Trade 87.60 88.20 points May 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
27.00 19.40 154.30 -40.60 1991 - 2026 percent Monthly
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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
China Exports Hit Record High, US Shipments Rebound
China’s exports surged 14.1% year-on-year to a record high of USD 359.44 billion in April 2026, far exceeding forecasts of 7.9% and accelerating sharply from March’s 2.5% rise, which was the weakest growth since October 2025. The acceleration in growth came as companies rushed to stockpile components from the manufacturing powerhouse amid fears that the Iran war could push input costs even higher. Shipments to the US soared 11.3% year-on-year to USD 36.8 billion, returning to growth after a 26.5% plunge in March despite tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. Shipments to the United States had also fallen 11% in January and February combined. Significant increases in shipments were also seen to Southeast Asia and Europe, the country’s major export destinations, while shipments to Japan rose 4%. For the first four months of the year, total exports still grew 14.5% year-on-year to USD 1.34 trillion. However, during the period, sales to the US dropped 10.2%.
2026-05-09


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