According to data from the country's Customs Administration, exports in December increased by 6.6% in dollar terms compared to the same period in 2024. This result significantly exceeds the average forecast of Bloomberg analysts, which was 3.1%, as well as the November figures that showed a growth rate of 5.9%.
Imports of goods also showed positive dynamics, increasing by 5.7% in December compared to the previous year, which also surpassed experts' expectations.
According to specialists, in 2025, China achieved the highest trade surplus in history, which was 20% higher than the 2024 figure. This growth was made possible by the reorientation of exports from the US market to developing countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
A key role in this success was played by high-tech goods. For example, exports of electric vehicles, lithium batteries, and solar panels increased by 27%, while sales of industrial equipment and robots rose by 13%.
However, the significant surplus is causing tension in trade relations with other countries, which accuse China of unfair competition and overproduction.
Experts express doubts that China will be able to maintain such export rates in 2026 amid tightening measures from countries seeking to protect their domestic markets.
