China Exports Hit Fresh Record High

2026-07-14 02:35 By Chusnul Chotimah 1 min. read

China’s exports jumped 27.0% year-on-year to a record high of USD 412.39 billion in June 2026, far exceeding forecasts of an 18.2% increase and accelerating sharply from May’s 18.2% rise.

It was the fastest increase since February, 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.

Among its trading partners, outbound shipments increased to Japan (6.9%), South Korea (42.6%), the US (13.9%), Australia (29.8%), Taiwan (43.7%), the EU (18.5%), and ASEAN (34.6%).

For the first half of the year, total exports advanced 17.6% year-on-year to USD 2.12 trillion.

During the period, export volumes increased for pharmaceuticals (8.5%), unwrought aluminum and aluminum products (16.3%), integrated circuits (7.0%), automobiles (53.0%), and LCD flat-panel display modules (10.7%).

By contrast, export volumes declined for rare earths (-6.4%), refined oil products (-13.2%), fertilizers (-3.1%), and steel (-5.6%).



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China Exports Hit Fresh Record High
China’s exports jumped 27.0% year-on-year to a record high of USD 412.39 billion in June 2026, far exceeding forecasts of an 18.2% increase and accelerating sharply from May’s 18.2% rise. It was the fastest increase since February, 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. Among its trading partners, outbound shipments increased to Japan (6.9%), South Korea (42.6%), the US (13.9%), Australia (29.8%), Taiwan (43.7%), the EU (18.5%), and ASEAN (34.6%). For the first half of the year, total exports advanced 17.6% year-on-year to USD 2.12 trillion. During the period, export volumes increased for pharmaceuticals (8.5%), unwrought aluminum and aluminum products (16.3%), integrated circuits (7.0%), automobiles (53.0%), and LCD flat-panel display modules (10.7%). By contrast, export volumes declined for rare earths (-6.4%), refined oil products (-13.2%), fertilizers (-3.1%), and steel (-5.6%).
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