Data Insights

In June 2026, China's total trade value reached 699.15B USD, with exports at 412.39B USD (up 35.6B USD, 9.45%) and imports at 286.76B USD (up 15.42B USD, 5.67%). The overall trade flow indicates a robust growth in both imports and exports compared to the previous month and year, reflecting a strong recovery in international commerce. The highest increases were seen in imports from South Korea and exports to Hong Kong, while the lowest values were noted in imports from Oman and exports to the United Arab Emirates.

In June 2026, China's imports saw significant increases across various partner countries, with Australia leading at 17.82B USD, reflecting a 3.77B USD increase (26.88%). China itself followed closely with 20.65B USD, up by 3.37B USD (19.54%). Hong Kong also showed a strong performance with 5.83B USD, increasing by 1.93B USD (49.93%). On the lower end, Oman experienced a drastic drop, falling to 494.43M USD, down by 2.1B USD (-81.95%). Saudi Arabia and Canada also saw declines of 1.96B USD (-36.05%) and 1.76B USD (-24.29%) respectively. For exports, the United States topped the list with 43.46B USD, an increase of 4.44B USD (11.73%). Hong Kong followed with 44.44B USD, up by 3.52B USD (8.59%). India also showed a notable increase to 15.6B USD, rising by 2.39B USD (18.06%). Conversely, South Korea's exports fell to 17.49B USD, down by 475.33M USD (-2.65%). Thailand and Japan also saw slight decreases of 148.52M USD (-1.20%) and 147.74M USD (-1.02%) respectively.

Year on year, imports from South Korea surged to 27.73B USD, a remarkable increase of 12.74B USD (84.98%). China itself saw a rise to 20.65B USD, up by 9.37B USD (83.13%). Switzerland also performed well with 10.63B USD, increasing by 7.19B USD (202.90%). On the downside, imports from the United Arab Emirates fell to 353.4M USD, down by 2.15B USD (-85.67%). Malaysia and Iraq also faced declines of 2.11B USD (-27.31%) and 2.09B USD (-82.73%) respectively. For exports, Hong Kong led with 44.44B USD, a significant increase of 16.31B USD (58.62%). Vietnam followed with 22.71B USD, up by 6.42B USD (39.55%). The United States also saw growth to 43.46B USD, increasing by 5.29B USD (13.80%). On the lower end, exports to the United Arab Emirates dropped to 4.27B USD, down by 1.36B USD (-24.18%). Greece and Iraq also saw declines of 475.41M USD (-35.19%) and 419.41M USD (-28.73%) respectively.

In summary, China's total trade in May 2026 showed a significant increase in exports, totaling 376.78B USD, up by 60.68B USD (19.20%) year-on-year, while imports reached 271.35B USD, reflecting an increase of 58.47B USD (27.47%). Month-on-month, exports increased by 17.34B USD (4.82%), while imports decreased by 3.26B USD (-1.19%). The overall trade flow indicates a robust export performance, particularly in high-tech products like Integrated Circuits, despite some declines in specific import categories.

In May 2026, China's imports saw a total trade value of 271.35B USD, which represents a decrease of 3.26B USD or -1.19% compared to the previous month. Exports, on the other hand, totaled 376.78B USD, reflecting an increase of 17.34B USD or 4.82%. **Country Official:** For imports, Canada led with a value of 7.23B USD, increasing by 2.38B USD (49.01%). Brazil followed with 13.05B USD, up by 2.29B USD (21.31%). South Korea's imports were at 26.71B USD, rising by 1.49B USD (5.89%). Conversely, Malaysia had the lowest imports at 5.72B USD, down by 1.79B USD (-23.79%). Australia and Singapore also saw declines in imports. For exports, Hong Kong topped the list with 40.92B USD, increasing by 2.82B USD (7.40%). The United States followed closely with 39.03B USD, up by 2.26B USD (6.16%). South Korea's exports were at 17.96B USD, rising by 2.13B USD (13.46%). Brazil had the lowest exports at 7.33B USD, down by 509.86M USD (-6.51%). Mexico and Bangladesh also experienced declines. **Subnat Geography:** Imports from Beijing were the highest at 42.4B USD, increasing by 2.96B USD (7.51%). Jiangsu Province followed with 31.96B USD, up by 742.65M USD (2.38%). Hebei Province had imports of 4B USD, rising by 733.02M USD (22.46%). In contrast, Shanghai Province saw a significant drop in imports to 32.09B USD, down by 5.51B USD (-14.66%). Shandong and Guangdong Provinces also reported declines. Exports from Zhejiang Province were the highest at 57.73B USD, increasing by 5.89B USD (11.35%). Jiangsu Province followed with 61.1B USD, up by 4.43B USD (7.78%). Shaanxi Province had exports of 11.64B USD, rising by 2.96B USD (34.12%). Xingjiang Uygur Autonomous Region had the lowest exports at 5.58B USD, down by 2.64B USD (-32.14%). Hainan and Hunan Provinces also saw declines. **HS4 Official:** The highest imports were for Integrated Circuits at 56.65B USD, increasing by 2.71B USD (5.01%). Petroleum Gas followed with 6.57B USD, up by 1.74B USD (36.08%). Soybeans had imports of 5.48B USD, rising by 1.45B USD (35.00%). The lowest imports were for Crude Petroleum at 26.69B USD, down by 1.93B USD (-6.75%). Computers and Telephones also saw declines. Exports of Integrated Circuits were the highest at 35.59B USD, increasing by 4.46B USD (14.33%). Office Machine Parts followed with 11.92B USD, up by 3.66B USD (44.34%). Telephones had exports of 19.21B USD, rising by 1.5B USD (8.48%). The lowest exports were for Semiconductor Devices at 4.07B USD, down by 909.16M USD (-18.27%). Computers and Railway Cargo Containers also reported declines.

In May 2026, China's imports totaled 271.35B USD, reflecting an increase of 58.47B USD or 27.47% compared to the same month last year. Exports reached 376.78B USD, up by 60.68B USD or 19.20%. **Country Official:** The highest year-on-year increase in imports was from South Korea at 26.71B USD, up by 12.16B USD (83.57%). Switzerland followed with 12.19B USD, increasing by 7.68B USD (172.00%). China itself had imports of 17.27B USD, rising by 6.38B USD (58.56%). The lowest year-on-year imports were from Iraq at 168.1M USD, down by 2.55B USD (-93.06%). The United Arab Emirates and Malaysia also saw significant declines. For exports, Hong Kong led with 40.92B USD, increasing by 15.83B USD (62.83%). The United States followed with 39.03B USD, up by 10.21B USD (35.96%). South Korea's exports were at 17.96B USD, rising by 5.32B USD (42.12%). The lowest exports were from the United Arab Emirates at 3.45B USD, down by 3.06B USD (-47.02%). Saudi Arabia and Iraq also reported declines. **Subnat Geography:** The highest year-on-year imports were from Guangdong Province at 58.13B USD, increasing by 18.73B USD (47.55%). Beijing followed with 42.4B USD, up by 12.08B USD (39.80%). Jiangsu Province had imports of 31.96B USD, rising by 9.48B USD (42.16%). The lowest year-on-year imports were from Tianjin at 4.33B USD, down by 168M USD (-3.74%). Jilin Province and Liaoning Province also saw declines. Exports from Jiangsu Province were the highest at 61.1B USD, increasing by 16.25B USD (36.62%). Guangdong Province followed with 79.97B USD, up by 9.68B USD (13.75%). Shaanxi Province had exports of 11.64B USD, rising by 7.17B USD (162.00%). The lowest exports were from Xingjiang Uygur Autonomous Region at 5.58B USD, down by 2.36B USD (-29.70%). Sichuan Province and Qinghai Province also reported declines. **HS4 Official:** The highest year-on-year imports were for Integrated Circuits at 56.65B USD, increasing by 22.92B USD (67.94%). Gold followed with 24.1B USD, up by 13.51B USD (127.58%). Office Machine Parts had imports of 9.53B USD, rising by 7.73B USD (420.70%). The lowest imports were for Commodities not elsewhere specified at 0 USD, down by 772.39M USD (-100.00%). Soybeans and Ethylene Polymers also saw declines. Exports of Integrated Circuits were the highest at 35.59B USD, increasing by 18.69B USD (118.69%). Articles of low value in simplified customs procedures followed with 9.34B USD, up by 9.34B USD (infinity). Office Machine Parts had exports of 11.92B USD, rising by 8.86B USD (293.47%). The lowest exports were for Commodities not elsewhere specified at 0 USD, down by 10.62B USD (-100.00%). Video and Card Games also reported declines.

In summary, China's total trade value for April 2026 reached 634.05B USD, with exports totaling 359.44B USD (up by 38.41B USD, 11.96% increase) and imports at 274.61B USD (up by 4.71B USD, 1.75% increase). The overall trade flow indicates a positive trend in exports, particularly to major partners like the United States and Hong Kong, while imports showed mixed results with significant increases from Brazil and Vietnam but declines from certain regions like Hong Kong and Iraq.

In April 2026, China's trade values showed significant month-on-month changes across various dimensions. For imports, Brazil led with a trade value of 10.76B USD, reflecting a substantial increase of 3.04B USD (39.42% increase). Vietnam followed closely with 11.06B USD, up by 1.99B USD (21.89% increase). South Korea also saw a rise, reaching 25.22B USD, an increase of 1.77B USD (7.53% increase). On the lower end, Hong Kong's imports dropped to 4.51B USD, down by 1.79B USD (-28.41% decrease), while Iraq's imports fell sharply to 263.57M USD, a decrease of 1.65B USD (-86.22% decrease). For exports, the United States topped the list with 36.76B USD, an increase of 7.31B USD (24.83% increase). Indonesia and Brazil also saw increases, reaching 8.48B USD and 7.84B USD respectively. Conversely, Hong Kong's exports decreased to 38.1B USD, down by 1.22B USD (-3.10% decrease).

Year-on-year comparisons for April 2026 revealed notable trends. In imports, South Korea led with a trade value of 25.22B USD, up by 9.68B USD (62.30% increase). China itself saw a significant increase to 18.29B USD, up by 6.51B USD (55.36% increase). Switzerland also performed well with 11.26B USD, an increase of 6.38B USD (128.07% increase). On the downside, Iraq's imports plummeted to 263.57M USD, down by 2.29B USD (-89.43% decrease). In exports, Hong Kong's exports reached 38.1B USD, up by 11.7B USD (44.30% increase), followed by Vietnam at 21.43B USD, an increase of 4.24B USD (24.66% increase). The United States also saw a rise to 36.76B USD, up by 3.74B USD (11.33% increase). However, the United Arab Emirates faced a decline, with exports dropping to 2.38B USD, down by 3.43B USD (-59.00% decrease).

Overall, China's total trade value for March 202603 reached USD 590.93B, with imports at USD 269.9B (up USD 61B, +29.20%) and exports at USD 321.03B (up USD 21.15B, +7.05%). The month-on-month analysis indicates a robust increase in imports, particularly from key partners like South Korea and Japan, while exports showed mixed results with significant drops to certain countries. Year-on-year, imports have also seen substantial growth, particularly from Switzerland and South Korea, while exports to the United States have notably decreased.

In March 202603, China's trade values showed significant month-on-month changes across various dimensions. For imports, the highest increases were seen with South Korea (USD 23.46B, +6.71B, +40.09%), Japan (USD 18.27B, +6.27B, +52.24%), and Chinese Taipei (USD 23.64B, +6.1B, +34.74%). Conversely, the largest declines were from Kazakhstan (USD 1.58B, -1.39B, -46.74%), Brazil (USD 7.71B, -773.51M, -9.11%), and Argentina (USD 769.72M, -481.91M, -38.50%). For exports, Hong Kong led with USD 39.33B (+13.63B, +53.02%), followed by Vietnam (USD 19.77B, +7.19B, +57.20%), and South Korea (USD 15.43B, +3.05B, +24.60%). The lowest exports were to the United Arab Emirates (USD 2B, -3.55B, -64.03%), Saudi Arabia (USD 2.64B, -1.72B, -39.47%), and Iraq (USD 203.12M, -1.06B, -84.93%).

Year-on-year comparisons for March 202603 revealed notable shifts. In imports, Switzerland saw the highest increase (USD 11.95B, +9.4B, +368.15%), followed by South Korea (USD 23.46B, +8.68B, +58.76%) and Australia (USD 16.34B, +7.63B, +87.58%). The largest declines were from Malaysia (USD 8.06B, -2.59B, -24.33%), Iraq (USD 1.91B, -2.32B, -54.78%), and Saudi Arabia (USD 3.81B, -2.1B, -35.55%). For exports, Hong Kong again led with USD 39.33B (+11.43B, +40.97%), followed by South Korea (USD 15.43B, +2.53B, +19.57%) and Chinese Taipei (USD 9.08B, +2.36B, +35.19%). The lowest exports were to the United States (USD 29.45B, -10.61B, -26.49%), United Arab Emirates (USD 2B, -3.75B, -65.00%), and Saudi Arabia (USD 2.64B, -1.65B, -38.43%).

In summary, the analysis of trade values for China in 202602 indicates a mixed performance in international commerce. Imports totaled 208.9B USD, reflecting a month-on-month decrease of 25.16B USD (-10.75%) but a year-on-year increase of 25.45B USD (13.87%). Exports totaled 299.88B USD, with a month-on-month decline of 56.82B USD (-15.93%) and a year-on-year increase of 84.71B USD (39.37%). The overall trade flow shows a significant fluctuation, particularly in the context of geopolitical tensions and trade restrictions.

In the month-on-month analysis, imports from Switzerland saw the highest increase with a trade value of 9.12B USD, reflecting a significant rise of 3.61B USD (65.39%). South Korea also showed a notable increase in imports at 16.74B USD, with a rise of 336.15M USD (1.99%). On the lower end, imports from Chinese Taipei dropped to 17.55B USD, down by 2.98B USD (-14.48%). Exports to Hong Kong experienced the largest decline, falling to 25.7B USD, a decrease of 8.24B USD (-24.24%). The total trade for imports decreased by 25.16B USD (-10.75%) while exports fell by 56.82B USD (-15.93%).

Year-on-year, imports from Switzerland increased significantly to 9.12B USD, up by 6.28B USD (220.10%). South Korea also saw a rise in imports to 16.74B USD, with an increase of 4.33B USD (34.90%). Conversely, imports from the United States decreased to 9.59B USD, down by 3.43B USD (-26.33%). Exports to Hong Kong rose to 25.7B USD, an increase of 4.09B USD (18.93%), while exports to Iran fell to 379.04M USD, down by 158.32M USD (-29.46%). Overall, total imports increased by 25.45B USD (13.87%) while exports rose by 84.71B USD (39.37%).

Overall, China's trade values for the year 202512 show a robust increase in both imports and exports. Total exports reached 357.75 billion USD, up 22.12 billion USD from the previous year, while imports totaled 243.64 billion USD, an increase of 12.85 billion USD. The month-on-month analysis also indicates strong growth, with exports increasing by 27.4 billion USD and imports by 24.97 billion USD. This reflects a positive trend in trade dynamics, likely influenced by recent agreements and recovery in the services sector.

In the month-on-month analysis, China's total exports reached 357.75 billion USD, reflecting a significant increase of 27.4 billion USD, which corresponds to an 8.29% growth. Imports totaled 243.64 billion USD, with a rise of 24.97 billion USD, marking an increase of 11.42%. For imports by country, the top three contributors were China (12.79B USD, 2.18B USD increase, 20.49%), United Arab Emirates (4.58B USD, 1.98B USD increase, 76.13%), and Chile (4.95B USD, 1.86B USD increase, 60.37%). The lowest performers included South Africa (1.93B USD, -1.11B USD decrease, -36.53%), Switzerland (2B USD, -845.33M USD decrease, -29.67%), and Peru (3.05B USD, -836.22M USD decrease, -21.49%). In terms of exports, Hong Kong led with 35.46B USD, an increase of 4.4B USD (14.16%), followed by Malaysia (10.98B USD, 2.33B USD increase, 26.90%) and Russia (11.71B USD, 2.17B USD increase, 22.68%). The bottom three were Australia (6.39B USD, -2.31B USD decrease, -26.56%), Japan (13.19B USD, -1.53B USD decrease, -10.34%), and Mexico (7.41B USD, -573.78M USD decrease, -7.14%).

In the year-on-year analysis, total exports amounted to 357.75 billion USD, with a notable increase of 22.12 billion USD, translating to a growth rate of 6.59%. Imports reached 243.64 billion USD, with a rise of 12.85 billion USD, reflecting a growth of 5.57%. For imports by country, the top performers included Brazil (10.97B USD, 3.06B USD increase, 38.64%), Hong Kong (3.65B USD, 2.04B USD increase, 126.16%), and Russia (12.68B USD, 2.01B USD increase, 18.86%). The lowest performers were the United States (10.93B USD, -4.4B USD decrease, -28.69%), Malaysia (6.25B USD, -4.22B USD decrease, -40.30%), and Canada (3.45B USD, -2.65B USD decrease, -43.46%). In exports, Hong Kong again led with 35.46B USD, an increase of 8.44B USD (31.23%), followed by Vietnam (18.94B USD, 3.22B USD increase, 20.46%) and India (12.77B USD, 2.31B USD increase, 22.10%). The bottom three were the United States (34.18B USD, -14.65B USD decrease, -30.01%), Indonesia (8.52B USD, -364.93M USD decrease, -4.11%), and Pakistan (1.9B USD, -343.38M USD decrease, -15.33%).

Overall, the total trade for China saw a month-on-month increase of 25B (8.19%) in exports, totaling 330.35B, while imports rose by 3.4B (1.58%) to 218.67B. Year-on-year, exports increased by 18.04B (5.78%) and imports rose by 3.81B (1.77%). The trade dynamics indicate a robust growth in exports, particularly to key partners like Hong Kong and Vietnam, while imports from certain countries like Malaysia and the United States have shown declines.

In the month-on-month analysis, imports from Peru saw the highest increase with a trade value of 3.89B, reflecting a significant rise of 921.84M (31.05%). Indonesia followed closely with 7.92B, increasing by 912.64M (13.02%). China itself had imports valued at 10.62B, up by 817.79M (8.34%). On the lower end, Hong Kong experienced a decline of 1.46B (42.02%) with a total trade value of 2.02B. Vietnam's imports decreased by 741.24M (7.81%) to 8.76B, and the United Arab Emirates saw a drop of 734.13M (22.03%) to 2.6B. For exports, Japan led with a trade value of 14.71B, increasing by 1.71B (13.14%). Vietnam's exports rose to 18.29B, up by 1.65B (9.83%), while South Korea's exports increased by 1.65B (15.26%) to 12.43B. Conversely, the United States saw a decline of 1.13B (3.24%) in exports, totaling 33.79B. Belgium's exports dropped by 497.87M (16.87%) to 2.45B, and South Africa's exports decreased by 280.73M (12.83%) to 1.91B.

In the year-on-year analysis, Brazil's imports increased significantly by 1.7B (19.41%) to 10.43B, while Peru's imports rose by 1.32B (51.53%) to 3.89B. Indonesia's imports also saw a rise of 1.21B (17.98%) to 7.92B. On the downside, Malaysia's imports fell by 3.56B (37.45%) to 5.95B, the United States experienced a decline of 2.37B (19.08%) to 10.05B, and Iraq's imports decreased by 1.34B (37.77%) to 2.2B. For exports, Hong Kong's exports increased by 4.84B (18.45%) to 31.06B, Vietnam's exports rose by 3.75B (25.79%) to 18.29B, and Australia's exports increased by 2.29B (35.78%) to 8.7B. In contrast, the United States saw a significant drop of 13.52B (28.58%) in exports, totaling 33.79B. Malaysia's exports decreased by 914.3M (9.54%) to 8.65B, and Russia's exports fell by 492.1M (4.92%) to 9.55B.