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, as companies continued to build inventories to pre-empt energy price pressures stemming from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. For the 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%), bags and similar containers (0.5%), ceramic products (1.6%), unwrought aluminum and aluminum products (16.3%), home appliances (6.1%), integrated circuits (7.0%), automobiles (53.0%), ships (0.7%), and LCD flat-panel display modules (10.7%). By contrast, export volumes declined for rare earths (-6.4%), refined oil products (-13.2%), and fertilizers (-3.1%).





