China–Italy Bilateral Trade 2026
China–Italy trade reached $65.5B in January–September 2026, +17.4% year on year. China exported $44.1B and imported $21.4B.
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 Italy
| HS chapter | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 85Electrical machinery and electronics | $8.6B | 19.5% | +17.5% | $10.1B |
| HS 84Machinery and mechanical appliances | $8.0B | 18.2% | +21.6% | $9.0B |
| HS 87Vehicles and parts | $5.2B | 11.8% | +87.8% | $3.9B |
| HS 39Plastics and articles thereof | $1.7B | 4.0% | +19.3% | $1.9B |
| HS 29Organic chemicals | $1.4B | 3.1% | +4.1% | $1.7B |
| HS 90Optical, measuring and medical instruments | $1.3B | 2.9% | +8.1% | $1.6B |
| HS 94Furniture, bedding and lighting | $1.2B | 2.7% | +7.5% | $1.5B |
| HS 30Pharmaceutical products | $1.2B | 2.6% | +235.3% | $670M |
| HS 73Articles of iron or steel | $1.1B | 2.6% | +5.3% | $1.4B |
| HS 61Apparel, knitted or crocheted | $1.0B | 2.3% | +2.1% | $1.3B |
Top HS4 products, Jan–Sep 2026
| HS4 product | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 8703Motor cars for transport of persons | $3.7B | 8.4% | +154.1% | $2.2B |
| HS 8517Telecommunications equipment | $2.2B | 5.0% | -7.0% | $3.4B |
| HS 8471Automatic data processing machines | $1.7B | 3.8% | +56.6% | $1.6B |
| HS 3004Medicaments for therapeutic use | $1.0B | 2.4% | +381.0% | $510M |
| HS 8901Cruise ships, cargo vessels, boats | $997M | 2.3% | +100.7% | $685M |
| HS 9804Low-value goods in simplified customs procedures | $993M | 2.3% | -35.8% | $2.3B |
| HS 8507Electric accumulators | $774M | 1.8% | +130.3% | $479M |
| HS 8708Parts for motor vehicles | $746M | 1.7% | +25.9% | $801M |
| HS 8504Electrical transformers and converters | $718M | 1.6% | +40.1% | $757M |
| HS 4202Trunks, suitcases, handbags | $682M | 1.6% | -1.2% | $929M |
Top China Imports from Italy
| HS chapter | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 30Pharmaceutical products | $3.6B | 16.7% | +40.3% | $3.4B |
| HS 84Machinery and mechanical appliances | $3.2B | 15.0% | -7.4% | $4.6B |
| HS 85Electrical machinery and electronics | $2.6B | 12.0% | +76.5% | $2.2B |
| HS 42Leather goods and handbags | $1.4B | 6.4% | +0.5% | $1.9B |
| HS 62Apparel, not knitted or crocheted | $1.1B | 5.0% | +11.3% | $1.4B |
| HS 71Precious stones, metals and jewellery | $1.1B | 5.0% | +60.1% | $951M |
| HS 64Footwear | $827M | 3.9% | +6.9% | $1.1B |
| HS 90Optical, measuring and medical instruments | $785M | 3.7% | +6.1% | $1.0B |
| HS 33Essential oils and cosmetics | $662M | 3.1% | +25.4% | $738M |
| HS 61Apparel, knitted or crocheted | $645M | 3.0% | +3.2% | $885M |
Top HS4 products, Jan–Sep 2026
| HS4 product | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 3004Medicaments for therapeutic use | $3.0B | 14.1% | +43.4% | $2.8B |
| HS 8542Electronic integrated circuits | $1.3B | 6.1% | +241.8% | $741M |
| HS 4202Trunks, suitcases, handbags | $1.2B | 5.6% | +0.1% | $1.6B |
| HS 7113Precious-metal jewellery and parts | $587M | 2.8% | +10.0% | $736M |
| HS 6403Leather-upper footwear | $573M | 2.7% | +8.8% | $743M |
| HS 7404Copper waste and scrap | $529M | 2.5% | +85.3% | $389M |
| HS 8481Valves and appliances for pipes | $473M | 2.2% | -16.8% | $747M |
| HS 8541Semiconductor devices | $419M | 2.0% | +27.3% | $463M |
| HS 3002Human blood, vaccines, diagnostics | $419M | 2.0% | +36.7% | $398M |
| HS 3304Beauty, make-up and skin-care preparations | $414M | 1.9% | +21.8% | $468M |
Fast-Growing China Export Products to Italy
Jan–Sep 2026 vs Jan–Sep 2025 · USD · ranked by USD increase
346 products qualify
- 1 Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of <10 persons, incl. station wagons and racing cars, with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor as motors for propulsion, capable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power (excl. vehicles for travelling on snow and other specially designed vehicles of subheading 8703.10)HS 870360 Exports$1.6B Increase+$1.2B YoY+289%
- 2 Medicaments containing hormones or products under heading 39.37,in forms or packings for retail sale,nesHS 300439 Exports$988M Increase+$831M YoY+532%
- 3 Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of <10 persons, incl. station wagons and racing cars, with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor as motors for propulsion (excl. vehicles for travelling on snow, other specially designed vehicles of subheading 8703.10 and plug-in hybrids)HS 870340 Exports$937M Increase+$617M YoY+193%
- 4 Other vessels for the transport of goods and other vessels for the transport of both persons and goodsHS 890190 Exports$997M Increase+$500M YoY+101%
- 5 Lithium-ion electric accumulatorsHS 850760 Exports$728M Increase+$441M YoY+154%
- 6 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$570M Increase+$343M YoY+151%
China–Italy 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) | $44.1B | $21.4B | $65.5B | +$22.8B | +17.4% | No. 24 |
| 2025 (full year) | $51.2B | $24.9B | $76.2B | +$26.3B | +5.0% | No. 23 |
| 2024 (full year) | $46.2B | $26.4B | $72.5B | +$19.8B | +1.1% | No. 23 |
| 2023 (full year) | $44.5B | $27.2B | $71.7B | +$17.3B | -7.2% | No. 24 |
| 2022 (full year) | $50.5B | $26.9B | $77.3B | +$23.6B | +5.1% | No. 24 |
| 2021 (full year) | $43.3B | $30.3B | $73.6B | +$13.0B | +33.4% | No. 23 |
| 2020 (full year) | $32.9B | $22.2B | $55.2B | +$10.7B | +0.4% | No. 23 |
| 2019 (full year) | $33.5B | $21.4B | $54.9B | +$12.1B | +1.3% | No. 23 |
| 2018 (full year) | $33.2B | $21.1B | $54.2B | +$12.1B | — | No. 23 |
China Export Product Pages for Italy
Selected HS6 product–country pages from official customs data. Open a page for its published values.
Official product name
Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of <10 persons, incl. station wagons and racing cars, with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor as motors for propulsion, capable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power (excl. vehicles for travelling on snow and other specially designed vehicles of subheading 8703.10)
Official product name
Medicaments containing hormones or products under heading 39.37,in forms or packings for retail sale,nes
About China–Italy trade and frequently asked questions
What was China's trade with Italy in Jan–Sep 2026?
In January–September 2026, China–Italy goods trade totaled $65.5B: China exported $44.1B and imported $21.4B, a China trade surplus of $22.8B (+17.4% vs the same months of 2025). Italy ranked No. 24 among China's trading partners.
What was China's trade with Italy in 2025?
In 2025, China–Italy goods trade totaled $76.2B: China exported $51.2B and imported $24.9B, a China trade surplus of $26.3B (+5.0% vs 2024). Italy ranked No. 23 among China's trading partners.
What was China's trade with Italy in 2024?
In 2024, China–Italy goods trade totaled $72.5B: China exported $46.2B and imported $26.4B, a China trade surplus of $19.8B (+1.1% vs 2023). Italy ranked No. 23 among China's trading partners.
What does China export to Italy?
In January–September 2026, China's leading exports to Italy by HS chapter were Electrical machinery and electronics (HS 85, $8.6B, 19.5% of the total); Machinery and mechanical appliances (HS 84, $8.0B, 18.2% of the total); Vehicles and parts (HS 87, $5.2B, 11.8% of the total). The largest HS4 products were Motor cars for transport of persons (HS 8703, $3.7B); Telecommunications equipment (HS 8517, $2.2B); Automatic data processing machines (HS 8471, $1.7B).
What does China export to Italy in 2025?
In 2025, China's leading exports to Italy by HS chapter were Electrical machinery and electronics (HS 85, $10.1B, 19.7% of the total); Machinery and mechanical appliances (HS 84, $9.0B, 17.5% of the total); Vehicles and parts (HS 87, $3.9B, 7.7% of the total). The largest HS4 products were Telecommunications equipment (HS 8517, $3.4B); Low-value goods in simplified customs procedures (HS 9804, $2.3B); Motor cars for transport of persons (HS 8703, $2.2B).
What does China import from Italy?
In January–September 2026, China's leading imports from Italy by HS chapter were Pharmaceutical products (HS 30, $3.6B, 16.7% of the total); Machinery and mechanical appliances (HS 84, $3.2B, 15.0% of the total); Electrical machinery and electronics (HS 85, $2.6B, 12.0% of the total). The largest HS4 products were Medicaments for therapeutic use (HS 3004, $3.0B); Electronic integrated circuits (HS 8542, $1.3B); Trunks, suitcases, handbags (HS 4202, $1.2B).
What is China’s trade balance with Italy?
China's goods trade balance with Italy was +$22.8B in January–September 2026, compared with +$19.3B in the same months of 2025. 2025: +$26.3B. A negative balance is a China trade deficit.
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Source: China General Administration of Customs (GACC)
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China Italy bilateral trade data, monthly. General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (GACC). https://chinadata.live/china-trade/italy/, accessed 2026-11-10.