China's Q1 2026 Trade Surpasses 11 Trillion Yuan, Up 15% YoY

Published: Apr 14, 2026 13:30

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Data released by the General Administration of Customs on April 14 showed that China's total goods trade import and export value in Q1 2026 reached 11.84 trillion yuan, exceeding 11 trillion yuan for the first time in the same period historically, with the YoY growth rate maintaining double-digit growth at 15%.

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