China–Myanmar Bilateral Trade 2026
China–Myanmar trade reached $16.6B in January–September 2026, +23.1% year on year. China exported $9.1B and imported $7.5B.
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 Myanmar
| HS chapter | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 87Vehicles and parts | $976M | 10.7% | +132.8% | $673M |
| HS 85Electrical machinery and electronics | $805M | 8.8% | -7.4% | $1.1B |
| HS 60Knitted or crocheted fabrics | $764M | 8.4% | +18.9% | $835M |
| HS 84Machinery and mechanical appliances | $673M | 7.4% | +35.3% | $731M |
| HS 54Man-made filaments | $588M | 6.5% | +6.3% | $717M |
| HS 98Commodities not classified by kind | $427M | 4.7% | +53.7% | $417M |
| HS 27Mineral fuels and oils | $427M | 4.7% | +66.2% | $359M |
| HS 39Plastics and articles thereof | $426M | 4.7% | +36.8% | $440M |
| HS 72Iron and steel | $407M | 4.5% | -10.7% | $629M |
| HS 55Man-made staple fibres | $287M | 3.2% | -11.6% | $444M |
Top HS4 products, Jan–Sep 2026
| HS4 product | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 5407Woven synthetic filament fabrics | $556M | 6.1% | +6.8% | $668M |
| HS 9804Low-value goods in simplified customs procedures | $427M | 4.7% | +53.6% | $417M |
| HS 6006Other knitted fabrics, width >30 cm | $377M | 4.2% | +10.6% | $462M |
| HS 2710Petroleum oils, refined | $335M | 3.7% | +91.8% | $252M |
| HS 8703Motor cars for transport of persons | $334M | 3.7% | +108.8% | $245M |
| HS 8711Motorcycles | $289M | 3.2% | +151.0% | $187M |
| HS 6001Knitted pile, long pile and terry fabrics | $215M | 2.4% | +15.9% | $204M |
| HS 8517Telecommunications equipment | $186M | 2.0% | +4.0% | $219M |
| HS 5903Plastic-coated or laminated textile fabrics | $152M | 1.7% | +11.8% | $171M |
| HS 6004Elastic knit fabrics, width >30 cm | $150M | 1.6% | +54.4% | $139M |
Top China Imports from Myanmar
| HS chapter | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 26Ores, slag and ash | $1.6B | 21.8% | +240.2% | $799M |
| HS 27Mineral fuels and oils | $1.2B | 15.8% | -4.5% | $1.6B |
| HS 28Inorganic chemicals | $865M | 11.6% | +24.8% | $997M |
| HS 74Copper | $794M | 10.7% | +114.6% | $793M |
| HS 40Rubber and articles thereof | $618M | 8.3% | +23.8% | $729M |
| HS 67Feathers, artificial flowers and wigs | $552M | 7.4% | +16.1% | $652M |
| HS 12Oil seeds and other seeds | $351M | 4.7% | +26.6% | $441M |
| HS 98Commodities not classified by kind | $238M | 3.2% | +16.1% | $243M |
| HS 10Cereals | $225M | 3.0% | -21.9% | $492M |
| HS 07Vegetables | $193M | 2.6% | -43.4% | $360M |
Top HS4 products, Jan–Sep 2026
| HS4 product | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 2711Petroleum gases | $1.1B | 15.2% | -4.7% | $1.5B |
| HS 2846Compounds of rare-earth metals | $844M | 11.3% | +21.8% | $994M |
| HS 7403Unwrought refined copper and copper alloys | $764M | 10.2% | +115.4% | $767M |
| HS 4001Natural rubber and similar natural gums | $607M | 8.1% | +38.6% | $665M |
| HS 2609Tin ores and concentrates | $600M | 8.1% | +206.9% | $301M |
| HS 6703Worked human hair and wig-making materials | $549M | 7.4% | +16.1% | $648M |
| HS 2611Tungsten ores and concentrates | $287M | 3.8% | +482.6% | $75.6M |
| HS 2616Precious metal ores and concentrates | $248M | 3.3% | +503.9% | $93.5M |
| HS 9804Low-value goods in simplified customs procedures | $238M | 3.2% | +16.1% | $243M |
| HS 1006Rice | $211M | 2.8% | -18.7% | $401M |
Fast-Growing China Export Products to Myanmar
Jan–Sep 2026 vs Jan–Sep 2025 · USD · ranked by USD increase
294 products qualify
- 1 Articles of low value in simplified customs proceduresHS 980400 Exports$427M Increase+$149M YoY+54%
- 2 Motorcycles, incl. mopeds, and cycles fitted with an auxiliary motor, with internal combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity exceeding 50 cc but not exceeding 250 ccHS 871120 Exports$236M Increase+$136M YoY+135%
- 3 Medium oils and preparations, of petroleum or bituminous minerals, n.e.s.HS 271019 Exports$227M Increase+$117M YoY+106%
- 4 Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons, incl. station wagons and racing cars, with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity >1500ml but ≤3000ml (excluding vehicles for the transport of persons on snow and other specially designed vehicles of subheading 8703.10)HS 870323 Exports$113M Increase+$86.4M YoY+322%
- 5 Machinery with a 360° revolving superstructureHS 842952 Exports$101M Increase+$83.2M YoY+459%
- 6 With only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel)HS 870121 Exports$76.8M Increase+$65.0M YoY+547%
China–Myanmar 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) | $9.1B | $7.5B | $16.6B | +$1.6B | +23.1% | No. 51 |
| 2025 (full year) | $11.4B | $8.1B | $19.5B | +$3.3B | +19.4% | No. 53 |
| 2024 (full year) | $9.2B | $7.1B | $16.3B | +$2.1B | -22.3% | No. 54 |
| 2023 (full year) | $11.4B | $9.6B | $21.0B | +$1.8B | -14.9% | No. 45 |
| 2022 (full year) | $13.1B | $11.5B | $24.6B | +$1.7B | +34.0% | No. 43 |
| 2021 (full year) | $10.3B | $8.1B | $18.4B | +$2.2B | -2.7% | No. 49 |
| 2020 (full year) | $12.5B | $6.3B | $18.9B | +$6.2B | +1.0% | No. 36 |
| 2019 (full year) | $12.3B | $6.4B | $18.7B | +$5.9B | +22.7% | No. 39 |
| 2018 (full year) | $10.5B | $4.7B | $15.2B | +$5.9B | — | No. 45 |
About China–Myanmar trade and frequently asked questions
What was China's trade with Myanmar in Jan–Sep 2026?
In January–September 2026, China–Myanmar goods trade totaled $16.6B: China exported $9.1B and imported $7.5B, a China trade surplus of $1.6B (+23.1% vs the same months of 2025). Myanmar ranked No. 51 among China's trading partners.
What was China's trade with Myanmar in 2025?
In 2025, China–Myanmar goods trade totaled $19.5B: China exported $11.4B and imported $8.1B, a China trade surplus of $3.3B (+19.4% vs 2024). Myanmar ranked No. 53 among China's trading partners.
What was China's trade with Myanmar in 2024?
In 2024, China–Myanmar goods trade totaled $16.3B: China exported $9.2B and imported $7.1B, a China trade surplus of $2.1B (-22.3% vs 2023). Myanmar ranked No. 54 among China's trading partners.
What does China export to Myanmar?
In January–September 2026, China's leading exports to Myanmar by HS chapter were Vehicles and parts (HS 87, $976M, 10.7% of the total); Electrical machinery and electronics (HS 85, $805M, 8.8% of the total); Knitted or crocheted fabrics (HS 60, $764M, 8.4% of the total). The largest HS4 products were Woven synthetic filament fabrics (HS 5407, $556M); Low-value goods in simplified customs procedures (HS 9804, $427M); Other knitted fabrics, width >30 cm (HS 6006, $377M).
What does China export to Myanmar in 2025?
In 2025, China's leading exports to Myanmar by HS chapter were Electrical machinery and electronics (HS 85, $1.1B, 9.8% of the total); Knitted or crocheted fabrics (HS 60, $835M, 7.3% of the total); Ships and boats (HS 89, $732M, 6.4% of the total). The largest HS4 products were Dredgers, floating cranes and drilling platforms (HS 8905, $729M); Woven synthetic filament fabrics (HS 5407, $668M); Other knitted fabrics, width >30 cm (HS 6006, $462M).
What does China import from Myanmar?
In January–September 2026, China's leading imports from Myanmar by HS chapter were Ores, slag and ash (HS 26, $1.6B, 21.8% of the total); Mineral fuels and oils (HS 27, $1.2B, 15.8% of the total); Inorganic chemicals (HS 28, $865M, 11.6% of the total). The largest HS4 products were Petroleum gases (HS 2711, $1.1B); Compounds of rare-earth metals (HS 2846, $844M); Unwrought refined copper and copper alloys (HS 7403, $764M).
What is China’s trade balance with Myanmar?
China's goods trade balance with Myanmar was +$1.6B in January–September 2026, compared with +$2.3B in the same months of 2025. 2025: +$3.3B. A negative balance is a China trade deficit.
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Source: China General Administration of Customs (GACC)
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China Myanmar bilateral trade data, monthly. General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (GACC). https://chinadata.live/china-trade/myanmar/, accessed 2026-11-10.