China Trade Data 2026
Monthly exports, imports, and trade balance — based on GACC customs statistics. Source: China General Administration of Customs.
as semiconductor front-loading reversed. Jan–Apr 2026 total trade: $2.32 trillion (+14.9% YoY).
Monthly Trade Summary (2026)
| Month | Exports ($B) | Imports ($B) | Surplus ($B) | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 341 | 248 | 93 | +15% |
| February | 312 | 231 | 81 | +12% |
| March | 321 | 270 | 51 | -44% |
| April | 359 | 275 | 85 | +65% |
📊 March 2026: Tariff Shockwaves Bite
China's trade surplus narrowed 44% to $51 billion in March 2026, as the front-loading effect that inflated Q1 exports began to reverse. Exports remained strong at $321B, but imports surged to $270B as tariff deadlines approached.
Key developments in March included a 90% collapse in China-Iran trade, a 50% surge in China-Japan trade, and a record semiconductor import wave as companies stockpiled ahead of potential US export controls.
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Data source: China General Administration of Customs (GACC) Monthly Statistics Bulletin.