China–Syria Bilateral Trade 2026
China–Syria trade reached $1.3B in January–September 2026, +244.6% year on year. China exported $1.3B and imported $1.4M.
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 Syria
| HS chapter | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 84Machinery and mechanical appliances | $230M | 18.1% | +245.0% | $117M |
| HS 85Electrical machinery and electronics | $204M | 16.0% | +428.4% | $64.7M |
| HS 87Vehicles and parts | $147M | 11.6% | +521.4% | $59.9M |
| HS 72Iron and steel | $67.0M | 5.3% | +72.1% | $76.0M |
| HS 60Knitted or crocheted fabrics | $65.8M | 5.2% | +420.8% | $17.3M |
| HS 39Plastics and articles thereof | $63.8M | 5.0% | +321.0% | $30.3M |
| HS 73Articles of iron or steel | $52.6M | 4.1% | +201.0% | $31.6M |
| HS 40Rubber and articles thereof | $44.9M | 3.5% | +81.2% | $34.7M |
| HS 94Furniture, bedding and lighting | $34.9M | 2.8% | +219.8% | $19.4M |
| HS 54Man-made filaments | $32.0M | 2.5% | +353.2% | $13.3M |
Top HS4 products, Jan–Sep 2026
| HS4 product | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 8507Electric accumulators | $66.0M | 5.2% | +1624.1% | $7.7M |
| HS 8703Motor cars for transport of persons | $53.3M | 4.2% | +1768.7% | $16.4M |
| HS 4011New pneumatic rubber tyres | $40.0M | 3.1% | +79.9% | $30.7M |
| HS 7210Flat-rolled steel, clad or coated | $37.5M | 3.0% | +378.0% | $28.7M |
| HS 6001Knitted pile, long pile and terry fabrics | $29.3M | 2.3% | +600.6% | Not in Top 20 |
| HS 5407Woven synthetic filament fabrics | $29.2M | 2.3% | +353.8% | $12.4M |
| HS 8708Parts for motor vehicles | $26.0M | 2.0% | +379.5% | $9.8M |
| HS 8504Electrical transformers and converters | $25.4M | 2.0% | +821.4% | Not in Top 20 |
| HS 9405Lamps and lighting fittings | $22.1M | 1.7% | +159.2% | $14.9M |
| HS 8467Hand-held power tools | $19.5M | 1.5% | +135.2% | $14.0M |
Top China Imports from Syria
| HS chapter | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 97Works of art and antiques | $491K | 35.3% | +300.1% | $125K |
| HS 51Wool and animal hair | $326K | 23.4% | — | Not in Top 20 |
| HS 34Soap, detergents and waxes | $187K | 13.4% | -57.1% | $506K |
| HS 33Essential oils and cosmetics | $142K | 10.2% | -19.2% | $213K |
| HS 15Fats and oils | $74.2K | 5.3% | -64.8% | $283K |
| HS 82Tools and cutlery | $54.0K | 3.9% | +4403.8% | $1.2K |
| HS 20Vegetable and fruit preparations | $25.1K | 1.8% | -47.1% | $47.5K |
| HS 98Commodities not classified by kind | $22.9K | 1.6% | +3.1% | $34.7K |
| HS 14Vegetable plaiting materials | $22.8K | 1.6% | — | Not in Top 20 |
| HS 94Furniture, bedding and lighting | $12.2K | 0.9% | +119.3% | $5.6K |
Top HS4 products, Jan–Sep 2026
| HS4 product | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 9706Antiques over 100 years old | $491K | 35.3% | — | Not in Top 20 |
| HS 5101Raw wool, not carded or combed | $326K | 23.4% | — | Not in Top 20 |
| HS 3401Soap and skin-washing surfactant products | $187K | 13.4% | -57.1% | $506K |
| HS 3304Beauty, make-up and skin-care preparations | $125K | 9.0% | +19.2% | $126K |
| HS 1509Olive oil | $74.2K | 5.3% | -64.8% | $283K |
| HS 8207Interchangeable tools for hand and machine tools | $54.0K | 3.9% | — | Not in Top 20 |
| HS 1404Cotton linters and other vegetable products | $22.8K | 1.6% | — | Not in Top 20 |
| HS 2005Prepared vegetables, not frozen | $22.4K | 1.6% | -36.3% | $35.2K |
| HS 9804Low-value goods in simplified customs procedures | $22.0K | 1.6% | +3.6% | $33.3K |
| HS 3301Essential oils and resinoids | $16.8K | 1.2% | -12.4% | $35.9K |
Fast-Growing China Export Products to Syria
Jan–Sep 2026 vs Jan–Sep 2025 · USD · ranked by USD increase
222 products qualify
- 1 Lithium-ion electric accumulatorsHS 850760 Exports$65.2M Increase+$62.2M YoY+2,011%
- 2 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 >1000 ml but ≤1500ml (excluding vehicles for the transport of persons on snow and other specially designed vehicles of subheading 8703.10)HS 870322 Exports$25.3M Increase+$24.1M YoY+2,158%
- 3 Pile fabrics of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted (excluding "long pile" fabrics)HS 600192 Exports$27.1M Increase+$23.3M YoY+621%
- 4 Static convertersHS 850440 Exports$23.2M Increase+$20.6M YoY+793%
- 5 Woven fabrics of yarn containing ≥ 85% by weight of textured polyester filaments, incl. monofilament of ≥ 67 decitex and a maximum diameter of ≤ 1 mm, dyedHS 540752 Exports$22.6M Increase+$17.4M YoY+332%
- 6 Flat products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width of ≥ 600 mm, hot-rolled or cold-rolled "cold-reduced", painted, varnished or coated with plasticsHS 721070 Exports$17.4M Increase+$15.6M YoY+887%
China–Syria 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) | $1.3B | $1.4M | $1.3B | +$1.3B | +244.6% | No. 138 |
| 2025 (full year) | $668M | $1.3M | $669M | +$667M | +72.0% | No. 154 |
| 2024 (full year) | $386M | $2.8M | $389M | +$384M | +8.8% | No. 164 |
| 2023 (full year) | $356M | $1.6M | $358M | +$354M | -14.0% | No. 164 |
| 2022 (full year) | $414M | $2.2M | $416M | +$411M | -12.9% | No. 159 |
| 2021 (full year) | $476M | $1.3M | $478M | +$475M | -42.8% | No. 153 |
| 2020 (full year) | $834M | $1.3M | $835M | +$832M | -36.5% | No. 135 |
| 2019 (full year) | $1.3B | $1.4M | $1.3B | +$1.3B | +3.3% | No. 124 |
| 2018 (full year) | $1.3B | $869K | $1.3B | +$1.3B | — | No. 123 |
About China–Syria trade and frequently asked questions
What was China's trade with Syria in Jan–Sep 2026?
In January–September 2026, China–Syria goods trade totaled $1.3B: China exported $1.3B and imported $1.4M, a China trade surplus of $1.3B (+244.6% vs the same months of 2025). Syria ranked No. 138 among China's trading partners.
What was China's trade with Syria in 2025?
In 2025, China–Syria goods trade totaled $669M: China exported $668M and imported $1.3M, a China trade surplus of $667M (+72.0% vs 2024). Syria ranked No. 154 among China's trading partners.
What was China's trade with Syria in 2024?
In 2024, China–Syria goods trade totaled $389M: China exported $386M and imported $2.8M, a China trade surplus of $384M (+8.8% vs 2023). Syria ranked No. 164 among China's trading partners.
What does China export to Syria?
In January–September 2026, China's leading exports to Syria by HS chapter were Machinery and mechanical appliances (HS 84, $230M, 18.1% of the total); Electrical machinery and electronics (HS 85, $204M, 16.0% of the total); Vehicles and parts (HS 87, $147M, 11.6% of the total). The largest HS4 products were Electric accumulators (HS 8507, $66.0M); Motor cars for transport of persons (HS 8703, $53.3M); New pneumatic rubber tyres (HS 4011, $40.0M).
What does China export to Syria in 2025?
In 2025, China's leading exports to Syria by HS chapter were Machinery and mechanical appliances (HS 84, $117M, 17.5% of the total); Iron and steel (HS 72, $76.0M, 11.4% of the total); Electrical machinery and electronics (HS 85, $64.7M, 9.7% of the total). The largest HS4 products were New pneumatic rubber tyres (HS 4011, $30.7M); Flat-rolled steel, clad or coated (HS 7210, $28.7M); Motor cars for transport of persons (HS 8703, $16.4M).
What does China import from Syria?
In January–September 2026, China's leading imports from Syria by HS chapter were Works of art and antiques (HS 97, $491K, 35.3% of the total); Wool and animal hair (HS 51, $326K, 23.4% of the total); Soap, detergents and waxes (HS 34, $187K, 13.4% of the total). The largest HS4 products were Antiques over 100 years old (HS 9706, $491K); Raw wool, not carded or combed (HS 5101, $326K); Soap and skin-washing surfactant products (HS 3401, $187K).
What is China’s trade balance with Syria?
China's goods trade balance with Syria was +$1.3B in January–September 2026, compared with +$367M in the same months of 2025. 2025: +$667M. A negative balance is a China trade deficit.
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Source: China General Administration of Customs (GACC)
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China Syria bilateral trade data, monthly. General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (GACC). https://chinadata.live/china-trade/syria/, accessed 2026-11-10.