Lianyungang port trade grows as exports diversify and imports rise

Trade through Lianyungang port in Jiangsu grew in 2026: in the first three quarters, exports were worth 1,759.8 billion yuan and imports 1,867.2 billion yuan.

The port is an important outlet for inland China and Central Asia, linking sea routes with rail and road networks.

Its exports are shifting beyond traditional bulk goods, with car exports reaching 311,700 vehicles, up 15% from a year earlier.

New-energy vehicle exports rose 115.5%, while machinery and wind-power equipment were also among the growing exports.

The port’s rail-sea links and faster cargo handling help Chinese goods reach overseas markets and give landlocked Kazakhstan a route to ship goods through China.

Imports also rose, including fertilizer, whose value increased 90.9% to 49.6 billion yuan.

The port is expanding its trade role through new logistics facilities, rail services and links with inland regions; the sources give no specific next step or deadline.