China Trade Insights & Industry Research

Investigate China’s export supply chains, commodity shifts and destination markets. Follow monthly customs evidence into product data, downloads and API access.

Industry research hubs

China Critical Minerals & Battery Materials Trade Data

Explore China critical minerals and battery materials trade: lithium, graphite, rare earths, nickel, cobalt and strategic metals, with monthly data and trends.

Monthly signals · Commodities · Trading partners · Trend CSV

China EV, Battery & Clean Energy Trade Data

Track China EV, battery, solar and power equipment exports with monthly trade values, destination markets, historical charts and CSV or API research access.

Monthly signals · Commodities · Trading partners · Trend CSV

China AI, Semiconductors & Advanced Manufacturing Data

Explore China chips, computing equipment, robots and advanced machinery with monthly customs trade values, destination markets, trend charts and API access.

Monthly signals · Commodities · Trading partners · Trend CSV

Latest research

China gas liquefaction equipment exports to Nigeria

China Gas Liquefaction Equipment Exports: Nigeria

September 2026 China HS 841960 export data: monthly USD values, matched annual and cumulative growth, product scope and country comparisons and CSV access.

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China soybean imports by country

China Soybean Imports: Brazil, US & Argentina

September 2026 China HS 120190 import data: monthly USD values, matched annual and cumulative growth, product scope and country comparisons and CSV access.

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China natural flake graphite imports

China Natural Flake Graphite Trade: Imports & Exports

September 2026 China HS 25041010 import data: monthly USD values, matched annual and cumulative growth, product scope and country comparisons and CSV access.

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China lithium hexafluorophosphate exports

China LiPF6 Exports: US & Other Destinations

September 2026 China HS 28269020 export data: monthly USD values, matched annual and cumulative growth, product scope and country comparisons and CSV access.

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China cobalt intermediate imports

China Cobalt Intermediate Imports & DRC Supply

September 2026 China HS 81052010 import data: monthly USD values, matched annual and cumulative growth, product scope and country comparisons and CSV access.

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China lithium iron phosphate exports

China LFP Exports: US vs Other Destinations

September 2026 China HS 28429040 export data: monthly USD values, matched annual and cumulative growth, product scope and country comparisons and CSV access.

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China drone exports

China Drone Exports: Types, Trends & Destinations

September 2026 China HS 8806 export data: monthly USD values, matched annual and cumulative growth, product scope and country comparisons and CSV access.

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Product research & classifications

natural-resources research

China manganese ore imports

China Manganese Ore Imports by Supplier

September 2026 China HS 26020000 import data: monthly USD values, matched annual and cumulative growth, product scope and country comparisons and CSV access.

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China chromite imports

China Chromite Imports by Supplier

September 2026 China HS 26100000 import data: monthly USD values, matched annual and cumulative growth, product scope and country comparisons and CSV access.

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China copper cathode imports and exports

China Copper Cathode Imports & Exports

September 2026 China HS 740311 import data: monthly USD values, matched annual and cumulative growth, product scope and country comparisons and CSV access.

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China refined zinc exports

China High-Purity Zinc Imports & Exports

September 2026 China HS 790111 export data: monthly USD values, matched annual and cumulative growth, product scope and country comparisons and CSV access.

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technology research

China fiber optic cable exports 2026

China Optical Fibre & Cable Exports: Poland Comparison

Compare China optical fibre and cable exports to Poland: matched 2026 value, shipment weight and implied USD/kg, with HS90011000 and HS85447000 kept separate.

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China 5G Base Stations

China 5G Base Stations: Network & Equipment Data

Track China 5G base stations and communications equipment research, with MIIT station units, coverage caveats and links to network and hardware datasets.

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China computer parts exports 2026

China Computer Parts Exports: September Comparison

September 2026 China HS 847330 export data: monthly USD values, matched annual and cumulative growth, product scope and country comparisons and CSV access.

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China CVD equipment exports 2026

China CVD Equipment Exports: September Pullback

September 2026 China HS 84862021 export data: monthly USD values, matched annual and cumulative growth, product scope and country comparisons and CSV access.

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China industrial robot imports and exports

China Industrial Robot Trade: Markets & Product Types

September 2026 China HS 847950 import data: monthly USD values, matched annual and cumulative growth, product scope and country comparisons and CSV access.

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China memory chip exports 2026

China Memory vs Processor Exports: Monthly Trends

September 2026 China HS 854232 export data: monthly USD values, matched annual and cumulative growth, product scope and country comparisons and CSV access.

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China EV Sales Data

China EV Sales Data: NEV, BEV & PHEV Explained

Understand China EV sales data, CAAM NEV wholesale totals and electric passenger-car demand, with monthly datasets, export trends and BEV/PHEV definitions.

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China Space Launch Data

China Space Launch Data: Counts & Industry Research

Research China space launches and international comparisons, distinguishing attempts, successful missions, payloads and launch activity from industry revenue.

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China Digital Economy Data

China Digital Economy Data: Scope & Supply Chains

Research China digital economy indicators, e-commerce and network infrastructure, separating transaction value, GDP contribution and computing equipment trade.

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China R&D Spending & Patents

China R&D Spending & Patents: Research Data Guide

Explore China R&D spending, intensity and patent datasets, with currency and application-versus-grant definitions and links to advanced-manufacturing research.

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China EV Exports & Global Market Share

China EV Exports & Global Market Share

Explore China EV export leadership, overseas destinations and market-share definitions, separating China-made vehicles, Chinese brands and domestic car sales.

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energy research

China Solar Power Capacity, Manufacturing & Exports

China Solar Power Capacity, Manufacturing & Exports

Explore China solar power capacity and its export supply chain, separating installed GW, electricity generation, cell production and customs shipment values.

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China lithium ion battery exports

China Battery Exports: US & Global Monthly Trends

September 2026 China HS 85076000 export data: monthly USD values, matched annual and cumulative growth, product scope and country comparisons and CSV access.

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China solar panel exports 2026

China Solar Exports: Value, Counts & Shipment Weight

September 2026 China HS 85414300 export data: monthly USD values, matched annual and cumulative growth, product scope and country comparisons and CSV access.

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economy research

china prefabricated building exports

China Prefab Exports: September 2026

Compare China prefab exports through September 2026: monthly and cumulative HS 9406 values, steel modular units, wooden buildings and reported destinations.

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china air conditioner exports europe

China AC Exports to Europe: September 2026

China air-conditioner and parts exports to the EU27 through September 2026: matched monthly values and growth, product scope and national quantity limits.

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China beef imports from Brazil

China Beef Imports: Brazil Tariff & Country Quotas

September 2026 China HS 020230 import data: monthly USD values, matched annual and cumulative growth, product scope and country comparisons and CSV access.

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China alumina exports 2026

China Alumina Trade by Country: Imports & Exports

September 2026 China HS 28182000 export data: monthly USD values, matched annual and cumulative growth, product scope and country comparisons and CSV access.

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China aluminium alloy exports 2026

China Aluminium Alloy Exports: Korea & Japan

September 2026 China HS 760120 export data: monthly USD values, matched annual and cumulative growth, product scope and country comparisons and CSV access.

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China GDP Growth Data

China GDP Growth Data: Real, Nominal & Historical

Explore China GDP growth, annual output and historical comparisons, distinguishing real growth, current-price yuan, USD conversions and quarterly measures.

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manufacturing research

China additive manufacturing equipment exports

China Additive Manufacturing Exports: Plastic vs Metal

September 2026 China HS 84852000 export data: monthly USD values, matched annual and cumulative growth, product scope and country comparisons and CSV access.

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China ship exports 2026

China Ship Exports: LNG, LPG & Oil Tankers

September 2026 China HS 890120 export data: monthly USD values, matched annual and cumulative growth, product scope and country comparisons and CSV access.

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China refined copper wire exports

China Refined Copper Wire Exports by Product

September 2026 China HS 740811 export data: monthly USD values, matched annual and cumulative growth, product scope and country comparisons and CSV access.

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China power transformer exports

China Power Transformer Exports by Capacity

September 2026 China HS 85042321 export data: monthly USD values, matched annual and cumulative growth, product scope and country comparisons and CSV access.

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infrastructure research

China Infrastructure Investment

China Infrastructure Investment: Spending & Networks

Research China infrastructure investment, transport networks and construction supply chains, keeping spending, network stocks and project definitions separate.

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China High-Speed Rail Data

China High-Speed Rail Data: Network, Fleet & Trade

Explore China high-speed rail network and fleet data, distinguishing operating kilometres, railway totals, rolling stock and overseas equipment trade.

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population research

china 2025 birth statistics

China 2025 Birth Statistics: Why India Is Watching

China 2025 birth statistics show 7.92M births, down from 9.54M in 2024. See why India's readers compare fertility, aging, labor, growth, and policy risks.

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society research

China Population Decline

China Population Decline: Births & Annual Data

Track population decline and annual births, with the latest published year, cohort changes and clear distinctions between birth counts and fertility rates.

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China Healthcare Spending & Aging

China Healthcare Spending & Aging: Data Guide

Explore healthcare budget and demographic datasets, distinguishing government budgets, total health spending and the demand effects of an aging population.

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China Education Data

China Education Data: Budgets, Graduates & Cohorts

Research China education budgets, university graduates and demographic demand, distinguishing spending coverage, annual graduates and changing student cohorts.

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China Urbanization Data

China Urbanization Data: Population Shares & Cities

Track China urbanization rates and population data, distinguishing resident urban population, hukou status, historical changes and city-level market research.

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China Aging & Workforce

China Aging & Workforce: Demographic Research Guide

Research China aging, workforce and population risks through annual demographic and employment datasets, keeping pension scenarios separate from liabilities.

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Historical release archive

Dated NBS and macro reports retain their original reference periods. For successive monthly releases, use the 2026 economic data series.

Browse 23 historical reports

Historical release

China's Global Innovation Index rises to 10th in 2025

China's innovation index ranked 10th globally in 2025, up from 14th in 2020. R&D spending grew, 24 global top 100 innovation clusters, new energy vehicle sales exceeded 16 million, digital economy share reached 33.1%.

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Historical release

China Manufacturing PMI at 50.0% in May 2026

China's manufacturing PMI stood at 50.0% in May 2026, with production index at 51.2% and new orders at 49.9%. Non-manufacturing business activity index rose to 50.1%, composite PMI output index at 50.5%.

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Historical release

China industrial profits +24.7% YoY in April 2026

China's industrial profits surged 24.7% YoY in April 2026; Jan-Apr cumulative +18.2%. Equipment manufacturing +15.4%, high-tech +44.8%, raw materials +88.1%. Profit margin at 5.43%.

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China Tier-1 New Home Prices Down 2.1% YoY in April 2026

China's new home prices fell 2.1% YoY in tier-1 cities in April 2026, with Shanghai rising 3.7%. Second-hand prices dropped 6.8% in tier-1, 5.9% in tier-2, 6.3% in tier-3. Source: NBS.

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China industrial output +4.1% YoY in April 2026; PPI +2.8%

China's April 2026 industrial output grew 4.1% YoY, with 1-4 month total up 5.6%. PPI rose 2.8% YoY, a 45-month high. Equipment manufacturing contributed 74.5% to industrial growth. Source: NBS.

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China Industrial Output +4.1% YoY in April 2026

China's April 2026 industrial output rose 4.1% YoY. Equipment manufacturing grew 8.3%, high-tech manufacturing +12.8%, digital products +12.0%, and exports +10.6%. New drivers contributed significantly.

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China's service sector investment grows 10.5% in Jan-Apr 2026

China's service sector investment rose 10.5% in Jan-Apr 2026, driven by information services (+18.1% from AI), environmental monitoring (+11.8%), and professional technical services (+8.2%). Intellectual property investment grew 8.9%, equipment purchase investment 11.5%.

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China retail sales up 1.9% YoY in Jan-Apr 2026

China's retail sales reached 16.5 trillion yuan in Jan-Apr 2026, up 1.9% YoY. Rural sales grew 2.8%, online retail +6.6%. Food & daily necessities sales strong. Upgrade goods like telecom equipment +17.7%.

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China CPI rises 1.2% YoY, PPI up 2.8% in April 2026

China's CPI rose 0.3% MoM and 1.2% YoY in April 2026; core CPI +1.2% YoY. PPI increased 1.7% MoM and 2.8% YoY. Energy and travel services drove CPI; oil and metals boosted PPI. (NBS)

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China Manufacturing PMI at 50.3% in April 2026

China's manufacturing PMI edged down to 50.3% in April 2026, remaining in expansion for a second month. Non-manufacturing activity fell to 49.4%, while composite PMI slowed to 50.1%.

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China GDP +5.0% YoY in Q1 2026

China’s Q1 2026 GDP grew 5.0% YoY to 334,193 billion yuan. Industry +6.1%, services +5.2%, consumption contributed 2.4 percentage points. Exports resilient.

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China industrial output +6.1% YoY in Q1 2026

China's industrial value-added grew 6.1% YoY in Q1 2026, with high-tech manufacturing up 12.5% and equipment manufacturing up 8.9%. Profits surged 15.2% in Jan-Feb. Source: NBS.

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China's service industry grows 5.2% YoY in Q1 2026

Q1 2026: Service value added 206,117 billion yuan, +5.2% YoY; share of GDP 61.7%; contribution to growth 63.2%; modern services lead at +10.6% for IT and +12.2% for leasing.

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China's Retail Sales +2.4% YoY in Q1 2026

China's social consumer goods retail sales reached 12.77 trillion yuan in Q1 2026, up 2.4% YoY. Service retail grew 5.5%, online retail 8.0%, and live-streaming e-commerce exceeded 500 billion yuan.

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