China–Cuba Bilateral Trade 2026
China–Cuba trade reached $677M in January–September 2026, -31.6% year on year. China exported $523M and imported $154M.
Source: GACC Monthly · USD Data as of: September 2026 Coverage 2018-01–2026-09
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Leading commodity chapters across the available monthly history — darker cells show higher trade value. Hover any cell for detail.
Top China Exports to Cuba
| HS chapter | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 85Electrical machinery and electronics | $201M | 38.5% | -42.5% | $446M |
| HS 87Vehicles and parts | $99.9M | 19.1% | -17.8% | $187M |
| HS 10Cereals | $66.0M | 12.6% | +2876183.7% | Not in Top 20 |
| HS 84Machinery and mechanical appliances | $30.2M | 5.8% | -69.3% | $124M |
| HS 73Articles of iron or steel | $13.4M | 2.6% | -74.2% | $58.8M |
| HS 39Plastics and articles thereof | $12.8M | 2.5% | -13.5% | $21.7M |
| HS 76Aluminium | $10.5M | 2.0% | -26.8% | $20.9M |
| HS 34Soap, detergents and waxes | $10.3M | 2.0% | +8.2% | $11.9M |
| HS 40Rubber and articles thereof | $7.7M | 1.5% | -46.4% | $18.9M |
| HS 90Optical, measuring and medical instruments | $6.6M | 1.3% | -39.1% | $19.8M |
Top HS4 products, Jan–Sep 2026
| HS4 product | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 8507Electric accumulators | $72.7M | 13.9% | +68.1% | $56.1M |
| HS 1006Rice | $66.0M | 12.6% | +2876183.7% | Not in Top 20 |
| HS 8541Semiconductor devices | $53.8M | 10.3% | -48.8% | $117M |
| HS 8703Motor cars for transport of persons | $41.9M | 8.0% | -18.2% | $89.1M |
| HS 8504Electrical transformers and converters | $25.7M | 4.9% | -35.7% | $57.7M |
| HS 8711Motorcycles | $25.5M | 4.9% | +12.1% | $30.2M |
| HS 8704Motor vehicles for transport of goods | $10.9M | 2.1% | -9.6% | $18.7M |
| HS 8501Electric motors | $10.4M | 2.0% | -31.6% | $17.6M |
| HS 8544Insulated electric conductors | $9.3M | 1.8% | -68.2% | $36.3M |
| HS 8702Motor vehicles for transport of persons | $9.3M | 1.8% | -38.0% | $21.0M |
Top China Imports from Cuba
| HS chapter | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 26Ores, slag and ash | $118M | 76.6% | +2.8% | $134M |
| HS 03Fish and seafood | $13.4M | 8.7% | +149.3% | $11.3M |
| HS 74Copper | $11.5M | 7.4% | +46.7% | $12.0M |
| HS 75Nickel | $4.5M | 3.0% | -86.3% | $40.8M |
| HS 24Tobacco and nicotine products | $3.1M | 2.0% | -79.2% | $24.6M |
| HS 30Pharmaceutical products | $1.9M | 1.2% | +69399.4% | $5.7K |
| HS 22Beverages, spirits and vinegar | $822K | 0.5% | -27.6% | $1.5M |
| HS 76Aluminium | $395K | 0.3% | +112.4% | $186K |
| HS 98Commodities not classified by kind | $145K | 0.1% | -86.4% | $2.1M |
| HS 28Inorganic chemicals | $128K | 0.1% | -85.3% | $1.9M |
Top HS4 products, Jan–Sep 2026
| HS4 product | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 2608Zinc ores and concentrates | $65.8M | 42.7% | -12.4% | $88.3M |
| HS 2616Precious metal ores and concentrates | $27.7M | 18.0% | -27.0% | $44.0M |
| HS 2607Lead ores and concentrates | $24.7M | 16.0% | +1371.7% | $1.7M |
| HS 0306Crustaceans | $13.4M | 8.7% | +149.3% | $11.3M |
| HS 7404Copper waste and scrap | $11.5M | 7.4% | +49.4% | $11.9M |
| HS 7501Nickel mattes and oxide sinters | $4.5M | 3.0% | -86.3% | $40.8M |
| HS 2402Cigars, cigarillos and cigarettes | $3.1M | 2.0% | -79.2% | $24.6M |
| HS 3004Medicaments for therapeutic use | $1.9M | 1.2% | — | Not in Top 20 |
| HS 2208Spirits, liqueurs and alcohol <80% ABV | $822K | 0.5% | -27.6% | $1.5M |
| HS 7601Unwrought aluminium | $217K | 0.1% | +16.8% | $186K |
Fast-Growing China Export Products to Cuba
Jan–Sep 2026 vs Jan–Sep 2025 · USD · ranked by USD increase
23 products qualify
- 1 Lithium-ion electric accumulatorsHS 850760 Exports$67.8M Increase+$29.2M YoY+76%
- 2 Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of <10 persons, incl. station wagons and racing cars, with only electric motor for propulsion (excl. vehicles for travelling on snow and other specially designed vehicles of subheading 8703.10)HS 870380 Exports$31.8M Increase+$22.9M YoY+257%
- 3 Motorcycles, incl. mopeds, and cycles fitted with an auxiliary motor, with electric motor for propulsionHS 871160 Exports$21.1M Increase+$10.1M YoY+92%
- 4 Other organic surface active agents,washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, preparations put up for retail saleHS 340250 Exports$6.0M Increase+$2.3M YoY+61%
- 5 Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons, incl. station wagons and racing cars, with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel engine)of a cylinder capacity > 1500ml but ≤ 2500ml(excluding vehicles for the transport of persons on snow and other specially designed vehicles of subheading 8703.10)HS 870332 Exports$2.3M Increase+$2.2M YoY+5,585%
- 6 Casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, incl. rigid tubular containers, of aluminium, for any material (other than compressed or liquefied gas), of a capacity of ≤ 300 l, n.e.s.HS 761290 Exports$6.5M Increase+$2.2M YoY+52%
China–Cuba Annual Trade and Year-to-Date Totals
USD| Period | China exports | China imports | Total trade | China balance | Total vs prior period | Partner rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 YTD (Jan–Sep) | $523M | $154M | $677M | +$369M | -31.6% | No. 154 |
| 2025 (full year) | $1.1B | $229M | $1.3B | +$854M | +43.4% | No. 140 |
| 2024 (full year) | $645M | $270M | $915M | +$374M | +6.6% | No. 146 |
| 2023 (full year) | $504M | $354M | $858M | +$149M | -0.7% | No. 144 |
| 2022 (full year) | $412M | $452M | $864M | -$39.3M | -15.0% | No. 143 |
| 2021 (full year) | $571M | $446M | $1.0B | +$126M | +6.7% | No. 134 |
| 2020 (full year) | $483M | $470M | $953M | +$13.3M | -25.7% | No. 131 |
| 2019 (full year) | $791M | $493M | $1.3B | +$298M | -17.5% | No. 126 |
| 2018 (full year) | $1.1B | $480M | $1.6B | +$595M | — | No. 116 |
About China–Cuba trade and frequently asked questions
What was China's trade with Cuba in Jan–Sep 2026?
In January–September 2026, China–Cuba goods trade totaled $677M: China exported $523M and imported $154M, a China trade surplus of $369M (-31.6% vs the same months of 2025). Cuba ranked No. 154 among China's trading partners.
What was China's trade with Cuba in 2025?
In 2025, China–Cuba goods trade totaled $1.3B: China exported $1.1B and imported $229M, a China trade surplus of $854M (+43.4% vs 2024). Cuba ranked No. 140 among China's trading partners.
What was China's trade with Cuba in 2024?
In 2024, China–Cuba goods trade totaled $915M: China exported $645M and imported $270M, a China trade surplus of $374M (+6.6% vs 2023). Cuba ranked No. 146 among China's trading partners.
What does China export to Cuba?
In January–September 2026, China's leading exports to Cuba by HS chapter were Electrical machinery and electronics (HS 85, $201M, 38.5% of the total); Vehicles and parts (HS 87, $99.9M, 19.1% of the total); Cereals (HS 10, $66.0M, 12.6% of the total). The largest HS4 products were Electric accumulators (HS 8507, $72.7M); Rice (HS 1006, $66.0M); Semiconductor devices (HS 8541, $53.8M).
What does China export to Cuba in 2025?
In 2025, China's leading exports to Cuba by HS chapter were Electrical machinery and electronics (HS 85, $446M, 41.2% of the total); Vehicles and parts (HS 87, $187M, 17.3% of the total); Machinery and mechanical appliances (HS 84, $124M, 11.4% of the total). The largest HS4 products were Semiconductor devices (HS 8541, $117M); Motor cars for transport of persons (HS 8703, $89.1M); Electrical transformers and converters (HS 8504, $57.7M).
What does China import from Cuba?
In January–September 2026, China's leading imports from Cuba by HS chapter were Ores, slag and ash (HS 26, $118M, 76.6% of the total); Fish and seafood (HS 03, $13.4M, 8.7% of the total); Copper (HS 74, $11.5M, 7.4% of the total). The largest HS4 products were Zinc ores and concentrates (HS 2608, $65.8M); Precious metal ores and concentrates (HS 2616, $27.7M); Lead ores and concentrates (HS 2607, $24.7M).
What is China’s trade balance with Cuba?
China's goods trade balance with Cuba was +$369M in January–September 2026, compared with +$630M in the same months of 2025. 2025: +$854M. A negative balance is a China trade deficit.
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Source: China General Administration of Customs (GACC)
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China Cuba bilateral trade data, monthly. General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (GACC). https://chinadata.live/china-trade/cuba/, accessed 2026-11-10.