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China’s exports and imports grew sharply in September
China’s exports rose 36.3% in September to US$447.18 billion, customs data showed.
The increase was driven by strong global demand for technology goods and a rush to ship products before China’s Golden Week holiday.
Imports also climbed, rising 31% to US$313.65 billion.
Exports were shipments from China to other countries, while imports were goods brought into China.
The trade surplus reached US$133.53 billion because exports were worth more than imports.
Both growth rates were higher than economists had forecast, and export growth accelerated from August’s 25%.
China’s exports rose 36.3 per cent year on year in September to US$447.18 billion, customs data showed.
Imports increased 31 per cent to US$313.65 billion.
The monthly trade surplus reached US$133.53 billion.
SCMP attributed the export surge to global technology demand and shipping ahead of the “golden week” holiday.
The FT reported that high oil prices linked to conflict in the Middle East pushed up China’s energy import bill.
- Who
- China’s exporters and importers.
- What
- Exports rose 36.3 per cent year on year and imports rose 31 per cent in September.
- When
- September; the figures were reported on October 14, 2026.
- Where
- China.
- Why
- SCMP cited strong global technology demand and pre-holiday shipping; the FT said high oil prices linked to Middle East conflict raised the energy import bill.
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China’s export growth was 25 per cent year on year, according to the SCMP and Dünya articles.
China’s exports rose 36.3 per cent and imports rose 31 per cent year on year.
News outlets reported China’s September trade figures.
- Exports
- US$447.18 billion; up 36.3 per cent year on year
- Imports
- US$313.65 billion; up 31 per cent year on year
- Trade surplus
- US$133.53 billion in September
- Forecast comparison
- Wind economists polled by SCMP forecast export growth of 25.7 per cent
- First nine months
- Total goods trade reached 39.94 trillion yuan, according to Dünya
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