China United Kingdom Trade 2026 (Latest Data & Statistics)

Monthly exports, imports, and trade balance · Source: China General Administration of Customs (GACC) · Latest API row: 2026-05

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What is China's Trade with United Kingdom in 2026?

China-United Kingdom bilateral trade data is available through 2026-05 based on official China General Administration of Customs statistics. The KPI cards below show export, import, and trade balance figures.

China United Kingdom Trade Balance & Trends

The trade balance between China and United Kingdom reflects the difference between exports and imports each month. Use the Overview chart to track surpluses and deficits across 2018-2026.

Historical China United Kingdom Trade Data (2018-2026)

Monthly bilateral trade data between China and United Kingdom covers HS commodity chapters and is sourced from China General Administration of Customs monthly statistical bulletins.

China United Kingdom Top Export & Import Categories

Explore commodity composition with the Heatmap and Trade Flow tabs, or review monthly HS chapter breakdowns in the tables below.

Fast-Growing China Export Products to United Kingdom

HS6 product pages selected from official customs data where exports to United Kingdom increased quickly in 2026 year-to-date data.

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HS 870360+126% YoY

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 reciprocating 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)

2026 Jan-May exports to United Kingdom: $1.2B

Exports (2026-05)

$7.6B

Imports (2026-05)

$1.3B

Trade Balance

$6.3B

3 negative trade values were suppressed in the API snapshot pending source-data review.

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Top Export Categories to United Kingdom

2026-05 · USD

HS 85: Electrical machinery and equipment	$1.4B
HS 84: Machinery and mechanical appliances	$1.1B
HS 87: Vehicles	$964M
HS 94: Furniture; bedding; lamps	$455M
HS 98: Commodity chapter	$411M
HS 39: Plastics	$297M
HS 95: Toys and games	$261M
HS 61: Knitted clothing	$218M

Top Import Categories from United Kingdom

2026-05 · USD

HS 87: Vehicles	$227M
HS 84: Machinery and mechanical appliances	$197M
HS 90: Optical and precision instruments	$131M
HS 74: Copper	$121M
HS 85: Electrical machinery and equipment	$91M
HS 33: Essential oils; perfumery	$75M
HS 76: Aluminium	$57M
HS 38: Miscellaneous chemicals	$44M

Frequently Asked Questions

What is China's trade with United Kingdom in 2026?

China–United Kingdom bilateral trade data is available through 2026-05. The page shows exports, imports, and trade balance from official China General Administration of Customs statistics.

What does China export to United Kingdom?

The public page includes HS commodity chapter breakdowns for China exports to United Kingdom, with monthly values from official GACC data.

Where can I download China–United Kingdom trade data?

The public API exposes available monthly totals and HS chapter breakdowns. Full HS-level, quantity, selected-country, or Excel files can be requested as custom data.