China Iron or steel articles (HS 73) Trade by Country
Monthly exports, imports across all partner countries · Source: GACC · 2026-05
About China Iron or steel articles (HS 73) Trade
China is the world's largest producer and exporter of aluminium, steel, copper, and other base metals. Aluminium exports surged post-2022 as global demand for EVs and renewable energy infrastructure grew. Monthly GACC data covers exports and imports of iron & steel, aluminium, copper, lead, zinc, and precious stones by partner country from January 2018 to the present.
Data source: China General Administration of Customs (GACC). Monthly figures in USD thousands. Coverage: January 2018 – present. HS 73 classification follows the Harmonized System nomenclature.
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Latest Month Summary: 2026-05
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Exports | $8.2B |
| Imports | $823M |
| Trade Balance | +$7.4B |
Top Export Destinations
- EU: $1.1B
- United States: $1.1B
- Viet Nam: $432M
- Thailand: $404M
- Republic of Korea: $383M
Top Import Sources
- EU: $229M
- Japan: $108M
- Germany: $98.5M
- United States: $88.6M
- Republic of Korea: $70.4M
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