AI Data Insight
China's RMB-denominated total import growth rate in Q3 (September) 2026 climbed to 24.6% year-over-year, surpassing the previous value of 21.7%. Benefiting from AI infrastructure demand and seasonal restocking ahead of the National Day holiday, import momentum has maintained double-digit growth for several consecutive months, demonstrating strong support from high-tech manufacturing and defensive inventory building.