China's Vessel Exports Rose 72.4% YoY in April, Imports Declined

Published: May 19, 2025 11:38

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[General Administration of Customs: China Exported 807 Vessels in April]
The latest data from the General Administration of Customs showed that China exported 807 vessels in April, up 72.4% YoY. From January to April, a cumulative total of 2,350 vessels were exported, up 33.1% YoY. Among them, 20 tankers were exported in April, up 25.0% YoY. From January to April, a cumulative total of 92 tankers were exported, up 46.0% YoY. 21 container ships were exported in April, down 38.2% YoY. From January to April, a cumulative total of 63 container ships were exported, down 41.1% YoY. 60 bulk carriers were exported in April, up 20.0% YoY. From January to April, a cumulative total of 174 bulk carriers were exported, up 8.8% YoY. In April, 369 vessels were imported, down 58.5% YoY. From January to April, a cumulative total of 2,260 vessels were imported, down 6.2% YoY.

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