China's goods trade remained resilient in the first 11 months of 2025, with imports and exports totaling 41.21 trillion yuan (about $5.75 trillion), up 3.6% year on year, according to data released by the General Administration of Customs on Monday.
November alone saw trade climb 4.1%, reaching 3.9 trillion yuan. Exports hit 2.35 trillion yuan, a 5.7% increase, while imports rose 1.7% to 1.55 trillion yuan.
Key highlights (Jan–Nov):
- Exports: 24.46 trillion yuan, up 6.2%
- Imports: 16.75 trillion yuan, up 0.2%
- Belt and Road partners accounted for 21.33 trillion yuan (51.8% of total trade), up 6%
- Private-sector trade surged 7.1% to 23.52 trillion yuan
- Mechanical & electrical exports grew 8.8% to 14.89 trillion yuan (60.9% of exports)
- Labor-intensive product exports fell 3.5% to 3.7 trillion yuan (15.1% of exports)
This steady growth reflects China’s evolving trade mix—shifting from labor-intensive goods toward high-value manufacturing and deepening links with key Belt and Road markets. For entrepreneurs and investors, these trends signal opportunities in sectors like electrical equipment and private enterprises. Meanwhile, travelers and digital nomads can trace the global footprints of Chinese exports from tech hubs to emerging markets.
As the year closes, all eyes are on December’s data to see if this momentum will carry into 2026, setting the stage for new deals at next spring’s trade fairs.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
