China's Goods Trade Imports and Exports Up 15% YoY in Q1

Published: Apr 15, 2026 09:54

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According to customs statistics, in Q1, China's goods trade imports and exports totaled 11.84 trillion yuan, up 15% YoY. Of this, exports reached 6.85 trillion yuan (up 11.9% YoY) and imports reached 4.99 trillion yuan (up 19.6% YoY). Q1 imports and exports exceeded 11 trillion yuan for the first time in the same period in history, and the quarterly growth rate was also the highest in nearly five years.

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