China: Trade (USD) - Trade Surplus (Annual)

Macro

2026-10-23

Description

China Trade Balance (Trade Surplus, USD, Annual) is published by the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (GACC). This indicator measures the difference between exports and imports within a specific year. A positive trade balance is termed a trade surplus, indicating that export values exceed import values, which typically reflects strong external demand and competitiveness of Chinese products in the global market. A negative trade balance, termed a trade deficit, may suggest strong domestic demand or weakened exports.

Published by
General AdministRation of Customs of the People's Republic of Ch
Frequency
Yearly
Next Update

AI Data Insight

China's annual trade surplus in 2025 reached $1.18 trillion, a significant leap from the previous value of $992.58 billion, setting a new historical high. Driven by the explosive growth in global AI demand and the strong export of the "new three," the surplus scale has repeatedly broken records. However, the risk of subsequent trade frictions, such as anti-dumping measures from Europe and the US, continues to escalate.

AI Data Insight

China's annual trade surplus in 2025 reached $1.18 trillion, a significant leap from the previous value of $992.58 billion, setting a new historical high. Driven by the explosive growth in global AI demand and the strong export of the "new three," the surplus scale has repeatedly broken records. However, the risk of subsequent trade frictions, such as anti-dumping measures from Europe and the US, continues to escalate.

Description

China Trade Balance (Trade Surplus, USD, Annual) is published by the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (GACC). This indicator measures the difference between exports and imports within a specific year. A positive trade balance is termed a trade surplus, indicating that export values exceed import values, which typically reflects strong external demand and competitiveness of Chinese products in the global market. A negative trade balance, termed a trade deficit, may suggest strong domestic demand or weakened exports.

Published by
General AdministRation of Customs of the People's Republic of Ch
Frequency
Yearly
Next Update