AI Data Insight
China's cumulative year-over-year growth rate of import freight volume in April 2026 fell to 2.6472%, a significant pullback from the previous value of 4.9597% in March. Although some import values maintained growth due to rising prices, the slowdown in physical freight volume reflects the predicament of sluggish domestic retail sales and fixed investment. The market is closely watching whether the July Politburo meeting will introduce a new round of domestic demand stimulus policies.