China Exports

China's export engine stutters as crisis in West Asia dents global demand

But the conflict has disrupted global growth, leaving China especially vulnerable as it has relied on foreign demand to offset a prolonged inability to revive consumption at home

China export growth slows to 2.5% in March amid Iran war uncertainty

China's exports grew 2.5 per cent in March from a year ago, significantly slowing from the previous two months as uncertainties rose from the Iran war and its impact on energy prices and global demand. The March export data released by China's customs agency Tuesday missed analysts' estimates and was sharply down from the 21.8 per cent export growth recorded for January and February. Imports last month surged 27.8 per cent, up from the 19.8 per cent year-on-year increase in the first two months of this year. Technology-related exports including a jump in shipments of semiconductors from China on the global artificial intelligence boom have powered its robust exports in early 2026, but economists say impacts from the prolonged Iran war could affect overall global demand for Chinese exports this year.

Not China's war, but Beijing's long-term energy strategy is paying off

Long concerned about geopolitical crises, China redoubled efforts to secure energy security when US President Trump started raising the stakes in his first term

Chinese cargoes signal fuel relief for Asian neighbours despite curbs

China, a major Asian fuel exporter, halted overseas oil product sales, forcing refiners to cancel or renegotiate shipments to prioritise domestic supply

China overtakes Netherlands as India's third-largest export market

China became India's third-largest export destination in February, overtaking the Netherlands, even as overall exports declined and shipments to key markets weakened

China orders immediate ban on fuel exports to prevent domestic shortage

The halt applies to cargoes that had yet to clear customs as of March 11 and goes beyond last week's move by Beijing urging refiners not to agree to new exports

China's exports jump nearly 22% in Jan-Feb despite waning trade with US

China's exports rose nearly 22% in the first two months of the year from a year earlier, as its trade with countries other than the United States expanded. The export figures released by China's customs agency on Tuesday were much better than economists had forecast. They far exceeded the 6.6% annual pace of growth recorded in December. Imports in January and February rose almost 20%, up from December's 5.7% year-on-year increase. However, China's imports from the United States dropped nearly 27% from a year earlier. China's exports have been a bright spot for its economy despite tensions with the US. China's exports climbed 5.5% for 2025 as its trade surplus surged to a record of nearly $1.2 trillion. Higher shipments to other regions including Europe and Latin America helped offset a 20% drop in exports to the US as US President Donald Trump imposed a variety of higher tariffs on imports from much of the world. China's global trade surplus in January-February was $213.6 billion.

China puts Japanese companies on export control lists as tensions rise

China on Tuesday put 20 Japanese companies on an export control list and 20 others on a watchlist, as tensions continue over the Japanese leader's previous comments on Taiwan, the self-governed island Beijing claims as its own. Chinese exporters will be banned from selling dual-use goods, which can be used both for civilian and military purposes, to 20 Japanese companies, according to a statement by China's Commerce Ministry. Companies targeted include multiple subsidiaries of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries involved in shipbuilding and the production of aircraft engines and maritime machinery, as well as divisions of Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Fujitsu, among others. Foreign organizations or individuals are also banned from providing dual-use items originating in China to the 20 entities, the ministry said. "All ongoing related activities must cease immediately," its statement read. A separate list includes 20 Japanese companies for which Chinese exporters are required to submit ..

India's imports from China dip in multiple sectors in 2024-25: MoS Prasada

India's imports from China have declined in multiple sectors such as fertilisers, chemicals, iron and steel and man-made yarn in 2024-25, Parliament was informed on Friday. In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada said mobile phone imports have decreased from Rs 48,609 crore in 2014-15 to Rs 3,710 crore in 2024-25. On the other hand, the export of mobile phones has increased from Rs 1,566 crore in 2014-15 to more than Rs 2,05,017 crore in 2024-25. "In 2024-25, a decline in imports from China was observed across several sectors compared to the previous year. For example, imports fell sharply in fertilisers (61.4 per cent), followed by residual chemicals and allied products (19.7 per cent), iron and steel (10.3 per cent), and man-made yarn (9.5 per cent)," he said. He added that the government encourages Indian business establishments to explore alternative suppliers and to diversify their supply chains to reduce dependency on .

Export surge helps China hit 2025 growth goal despite weak consumption

Nominal economic growth, which is unadjusted for price changes, was 4 per cent in 2025, the slowest since 1976 excluding the pandemic year of 2020

China's economic momentum weakens despite meeting 5% growth goal

The world's second-largest economy expanded 4.5 per cent last quarter from a year earlier, the slowest pace since the reopening from Covid lockdowns in late 2022

Exports to China rose in 2025, but trade deficit hit record high at $116 bn

India's exports to China posted a USD 5.5 billion increase compared to last year bucking the declining trend even as the trade deficit hit a record USD 116.12 billion, as per the annual trade data released by Chinese customs here on Wednesday. Bilateral trade, too, surged to an all time high to USD 155.62 in 2025, according to the data. Indian exports to China which over the years struggled to make headway climbed to USD 19.75 billion between January and December last year, posting a 9.7 per cent increase, amounting to USD 5.5 billion, according to the data. At the same time, Chinese exports to India increased 12.8 per cent to USD 135.87 billion last year. While trade is picking up from both countries, the total bilateral trade surged to a record high of USD 155.62 billion in 2025, the year in which both countries faced US President Donald Trump's tariff hikes. The trade deficit -- a constant problem in India-China trade -- touched a record high of USD 116.12 billion, crossing the

China's 2025 trade surplus hits record $1.2 trillion despite Trump tariffs

Despite a global backlash, Chinese companies aggressively sought out customers in other markets when shipments to the US plunged after President Donald Trump hiked tariffs

China, Japan see fresh diplomatic, economic tensions as bumpy week ends

A week in which longtime tensions between neighbours China and Japan ratcheted up economically end politically drew to a close with no sign of improvements Friday as the Chinese ambassador in Tokyo rebuffed his host nation and the Japanese reported delayed shipments to suppliers in China because of the spat. The two developments capped a week where China made clear its displeasure with Japan by instituting new export controls, condemning what it called Tokyo's renewed militarism and cosying up to another regional neighbour, South Korea, during its leader's visit to Beijing. On Friday, the Chinese Communist Party's flagship newspaper, People's Daily, kept the jabs coming. New militarism will lead Japan back into the abyss, it said in an editorial. History serves as a stark warning, yet the Japanese right wing is repeating its old tricks. It was the latest in several days of pointed Chinese criticism toward Japan after its prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, suggested in November that sh

Why China plans to tighten silver exports from January 1 and why it matters

China will tighten controls on silver exports from January 1, raising concerns for global industries as prices hit record highs and the metal gains strategic importance in clean energy and defence

India's trade deficit with China may reach $106 billion in 2025: GTRI

India's trade deficit with China is expected to reach USD 106 billion in 2025 as imports are rising faster than the country's exports to the neighbouring country, think tank GTRI said on Friday. It said that the country's exports to China fell from USD 23 billion in 2021 to USD 15.2 billion in 2022, stayed low at USD 14.5 billion in 2023, and then edged up to USD 15.1 billion in 2024. In 2025, exports are estimated to improve to USD 17.5 billion, still well below earlier levels, the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said in its report. On the other hand, imports from the neighbouring country have climbed much faster - from USD 87.7 billion in 2021 to USD 102.6 billion in 2022, USD 91.8 billion in 2023 and USD 109.6 billion in 2024. This calendar year, the country's inbound shipments are estimated at USD 123.5 billion. "This has pushed India's trade deficit (difference between imports and exports) with China from USD 64.7 billion in 2021 to USD 94.5 billion in 2024, and an ..

How cars, batteries and low-cost goods shaped China's $1tn trade surplus

China's global goods surplus has surged past $1 trillion, driven by booming auto and battery exports, and a competitive edge from weak domestic demand and currency dynamics

Japan's rare earth strategy offers West a roadmap to reduce China reliance

The 15-year effort by Japan is a model for countries now scrambling to reduce their dependence on Beijing's critical metals

China's exports grow 5.9% in November despite 29% drop in US shipments

China's exports returned to growth in November following an unexpected contraction the month before, although shipments to the United States dropped nearly 29% from a year earlier in an eighth straight month of double-digit declines. Overall exports from China were 5.9% higher than last year in November in dollar terms, customs data released on Monday showed, at $330.3 billion, better than economists' estimates. That was an improvement from a 1.1% contraction in October. While exports from China to the US have fallen for most of the year, shipments have surged to other destinations, including Southeast Asia, Africa and Latin America. China's imports increased 1.9% in November, better than October's 1% growth, even though a persistent downturn in the property sector is still weighing on consumer spending and business investment. A year-long trade truce between China and the US was reached at a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping in late October in