China: Balance: International Trade in Goods: Month to Date

Macro

2026-05-30

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State AdministRation of Foreign Exchange of China (Choice)
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AI Data Insight

According to the latest data, China's Q2 2026 trade surplus rose to USD 74.106 billion, showing an expansion from the previous Q1 2026 figure of USD 67.775 billion. Although external market consensus widely indicated that the surplus for the same period narrowed significantly to approximately USD 51.1 billion due to a surge in imports, this data shows that the actual trade surplus remains resilient. Going forward, attention should be paid to the impact of the AI chip front-loading wave and geopolitics on import and export momentum.

AI Data Insight

According to the latest data, China's Q2 2026 trade surplus rose to USD 74.106 billion, showing an expansion from the previous Q1 2026 figure of USD 67.775 billion. Although external market consensus widely indicated that the surplus for the same period narrowed significantly to approximately USD 51.1 billion due to a surge in imports, this data shows that the actual trade surplus remains resilient. Going forward, attention should be paid to the impact of the AI chip front-loading wave and geopolitics on import and export momentum.

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Published by
State AdministRation of Foreign Exchange of China (Choice)
Frequency
Monthly
Next Update
Hashtags
China BoP