China–Macao Bilateral Trade 2026
China–Macao trade reached $3.1B in January–September 2026, +7.2% year on year. China exported $3.0B and imported $65.1M.
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 Macao
| HS chapter | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 27Mineral fuels and oils | $763M | 25.2% | +21.4% | $866M |
| HS 85Electrical machinery and electronics | $379M | 12.5% | +28.1% | $430M |
| HS 98Commodities not classified by kind | $327M | 10.8% | -12.3% | $452M |
| HS 84Machinery and mechanical appliances | $155M | 5.1% | -25.8% | $316M |
| HS 22Beverages, spirits and vinegar | $104M | 3.4% | -13.7% | $182M |
| HS 73Articles of iron or steel | $102M | 3.4% | +1.7% | $142M |
| HS 71Precious stones, metals and jewellery | $95.1M | 3.1% | -26.3% | $172M |
| HS 30Pharmaceutical products | $83.4M | 2.8% | +85.6% | $71.3M |
| HS 39Plastics and articles thereof | $69.3M | 2.3% | +91.5% | $59.2M |
| HS 87Vehicles and parts | $68.7M | 2.3% | +9.4% | $98.1M |
Top HS4 products, Jan–Sep 2026
| HS4 product | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 2716Electrical energy | $404M | 13.3% | +8.3% | $509M |
| HS 2710Petroleum oils, refined | $329M | 10.9% | +74.2% | $267M |
| HS 9804Low-value goods in simplified customs procedures | $326M | 10.8% | -12.5% | $452M |
| HS 8517Telecommunications equipment | $197M | 6.5% | +11.5% | $253M |
| HS 3004Medicaments for therapeutic use | $81.5M | 2.7% | +86.5% | $69.1M |
| HS 7308Steel structures and structural parts | $61.0M | 2.0% | -20.4% | $106M |
| HS 7113Precious-metal jewellery and parts | $58.7M | 1.9% | -10.6% | $94.0M |
| HS 8544Insulated electric conductors | $49.8M | 1.6% | +92.2% | Not in Top 20 |
| HS 2208Spirits, liqueurs and alcohol <80% ABV | $49.1M | 1.6% | -25.6% | $110M |
| HS 8703Motor cars for transport of persons | $47.4M | 1.6% | -5.7% | $75.8M |
Top China Imports from Macao
| HS chapter | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 29Organic chemicals | $16.6M | 25.4% | +22.1% | $16.1M |
| HS 74Copper | $11.9M | 18.3% | -12.9% | $19.9M |
| HS 24Tobacco and nicotine products | $9.1M | 13.9% | -19.5% | $14.0M |
| HS 21Miscellaneous food preparations | $8.7M | 13.3% | -8.1% | $10.1M |
| HS 61Apparel, knitted or crocheted | $3.5M | 5.4% | +60.5% | $3.0M |
| HS 47Wood pulp and waste paper | $3.3M | 5.1% | -3.0% | $4.7M |
| HS 98Commodities not classified by kind | $2.5M | 3.9% | +100.8% | $2.0M |
| HS 22Beverages, spirits and vinegar | $2.0M | 3.0% | +0.2% | $2.2M |
| HS 19Cereal, flour and bakery products | $1.8M | 2.8% | +18.8% | $2.1M |
| HS 71Precious stones, metals and jewellery | $1.3M | 1.9% | +9.5% | $1.6M |
Top HS4 products, Jan–Sep 2026
| HS4 product | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 2941Antibiotics | $10.9M | 16.7% | +10.3% | $12.4M |
| HS 2402Cigars, cigarillos and cigarettes | $9.1M | 13.9% | -19.5% | $14.0M |
| HS 2106Protein concentrates and other food preparations | $8.6M | 13.3% | -8.1% | $10.1M |
| HS 7410Copper foil, <=0.15 mm | $7.4M | 11.4% | -11.4% | $11.0M |
| HS 2933Heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen | $5.7M | 8.7% | +53.6% | $3.7M |
| HS 7404Copper waste and scrap | $4.5M | 6.8% | -15.2% | $9.0M |
| HS 4707Recovered waste paper and paperboard | $3.3M | 5.1% | -2.0% | $4.7M |
| HS 9805B2C cross-border e-commerce goods | $2.3M | 3.6% | +123.0% | $1.8M |
| HS 6110Sweaters, pullovers, knitted | $2.3M | 3.6% | +106.5% | $1.4M |
| HS 2202Sweetened waters and non-alcoholic beverages | $1.9M | 2.8% | -0.5% | $2.0M |
Fast-Growing China Export Products to Macao
Jan–Sep 2026 vs Jan–Sep 2025 · USD · ranked by USD increase
104 products qualify
- 1 Medium oils and preparations, of petroleum or bituminous minerals, n.e.s.HS 271019 Exports$278M Increase+$119M YoY+75%
- 2 Other Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, in forms or packings for retail saleHS 300490 Exports$80.8M Increase+$37.6M YoY+87%
- 3 Plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of other plasticsHS 392119 Exports$23.1M Increase+$22.6M YoY+5,158%
- 4 Bars and rods, of iron or non-alloy steel, with indentations, ribs, groves or other deformations produced during the rolling processHS 721420 Exports$35.2M Increase+$15.2M YoY+76%
- 5 Structures and parts of structures, of aluminium, n.e.s., and plates, rods, profiles, tubes and the like, prepared for use in structures, of aluminium, n.e.s.HS 761090 Exports$20.2M Increase+$15.2M YoY+299%
- 6 Granules, chippings and powder, whether or not heat-treated, of travertine, ecaussine, alabaster, basalt, granite, sandstone, porphyry, syenite, lava, gneiss, trachyte and other rocks of heading 2515 and 2516 (excluding marble)HS 251749 Exports$17.6M Increase+$13.7M YoY+352%
China–Macao 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) | $3.0B | $65.1M | $3.1B | +$3.0B | +7.2% | No. 106 |
| 2025 (full year) | $4.0B | $85.8M | $4.1B | +$3.9B | +1.4% | No. 102 |
| 2024 (full year) | $3.9B | $73.6M | $4.0B | +$3.9B | +4.3% | No. 99 |
| 2023 (full year) | $3.8B | $81.5M | $3.8B | +$3.7B | -9.8% | No. 99 |
| 2022 (full year) | $4.2B | $79.4M | $4.3B | +$4.1B | +31.9% | No. 92 |
| 2021 (full year) | $3.1B | $81.6M | $3.2B | +$3.1B | +40.7% | No. 95 |
| 2020 (full year) | $2.2B | $63.1M | $2.3B | +$2.2B | -26.4% | No. 102 |
| 2019 (full year) | $3.0B | $67.1M | $3.1B | +$3.0B | -1.3% | No. 89 |
| 2018 (full year) | $3.1B | $64.1M | $3.2B | +$3.0B | — | No. 87 |
About China–Macao trade and frequently asked questions
What was China's trade with Macao in Jan–Sep 2026?
In January–September 2026, China–Macao goods trade totaled $3.1B: China exported $3.0B and imported $65.1M, a China trade surplus of $3.0B (+7.2% vs the same months of 2025). Macao ranked No. 106 among China's trading partners.
What was China's trade with Macao in 2025?
In 2025, China–Macao goods trade totaled $4.1B: China exported $4.0B and imported $85.8M, a China trade surplus of $3.9B (+1.4% vs 2024). Macao ranked No. 102 among China's trading partners.
What was China's trade with Macao in 2024?
In 2024, China–Macao goods trade totaled $4.0B: China exported $3.9B and imported $73.6M, a China trade surplus of $3.9B (+4.3% vs 2023). Macao ranked No. 99 among China's trading partners.
What does China export to Macao?
In January–September 2026, China's leading exports to Macao by HS chapter were Mineral fuels and oils (HS 27, $763M, 25.2% of the total); Electrical machinery and electronics (HS 85, $379M, 12.5% of the total); Commodities not classified by kind (HS 98, $327M, 10.8% of the total). The largest HS4 products were Electrical energy (HS 2716, $404M); Petroleum oils, refined (HS 2710, $329M); Low-value goods in simplified customs procedures (HS 9804, $326M).
What does China export to Macao in 2025?
In 2025, China's leading exports to Macao by HS chapter were Mineral fuels and oils (HS 27, $866M, 21.8% of the total); Commodities not classified by kind (HS 98, $452M, 11.4% of the total); Electrical machinery and electronics (HS 85, $430M, 10.8% of the total). The largest HS4 products were Electrical energy (HS 2716, $509M); Low-value goods in simplified customs procedures (HS 9804, $452M); Petroleum oils, refined (HS 2710, $267M).
What does China import from Macao?
In January–September 2026, China's leading imports from Macao by HS chapter were Organic chemicals (HS 29, $16.6M, 25.4% of the total); Copper (HS 74, $11.9M, 18.3% of the total); Tobacco and nicotine products (HS 24, $9.1M, 13.9% of the total). The largest HS4 products were Antibiotics (HS 2941, $10.9M); Cigars, cigarillos and cigarettes (HS 2402, $9.1M); Protein concentrates and other food preparations (HS 2106, $8.6M).
What is China’s trade balance with Macao?
China's goods trade balance with Macao was +$3.0B in January–September 2026, compared with +$2.8B in the same months of 2025. 2025: +$3.9B. A negative balance is a China trade deficit.
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Source: China General Administration of Customs (GACC)
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China Macao bilateral trade data, monthly. General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (GACC). https://chinadata.live/china-trade/macao/, accessed 2026-11-10.