China's exports in 2026 show significant growth, surpassing forecasts
China's exports in January-February 2026 rose by 21.8% year-on-year, greatly exceeding market expectations. Imports during the same period increased by 19.8%, while the positive trade balance reached $213.6 billion, up 26.2% from the previous year.
These figures far surpassed forecasts: economists surveyed by Caixin expected export growth of only 6.3%, import growth of 5.7%, and a trade surplus of around $151 billion. This strong growth indicates a robust recovery and strengthening of China's position in the global market.
Sustaining high export growth rates in the near future may continue to support the country's economic development and influence global trade trends.
