China: Railway Freight Volume

Macro

2026-07-21

Description

China's railway freight volume is released by China's National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This indicator measures the total volume of goods transported by rail in a specific month, including various types of goods such as coal, oil, grain and other commodities. It is an important indicator used to evaluate China's economic activity and industrial production levels. Higher freight volumes generally indicate increased industrial activity and economic growth, while lower freight volumes may indicate an economic slowdown.

Published by
National Bureau of Statistics of China (Choice)
Frequency
Monthly
Next Update

AI Data Insight

The latest data for the second quarter (Q2) of 2026 shows that China's railway freight volume recorded 435.76 million tons, representing a month-on-month decrease of approximately 5.1% from the previous value of 459.32 million tons. Although the total volume slightly declined due to seasonal and structural adjustments, detailed data related to multimodal transport and new energy vehicle (NEV) exports remains strong, indicating that logistics upgrades and cross-border trade demand are providing solid support for freight fundamentals.

AI Data Insight

The latest data for the second quarter (Q2) of 2026 shows that China's railway freight volume recorded 435.76 million tons, representing a month-on-month decrease of approximately 5.1% from the previous value of 459.32 million tons. Although the total volume slightly declined due to seasonal and structural adjustments, detailed data related to multimodal transport and new energy vehicle (NEV) exports remains strong, indicating that logistics upgrades and cross-border trade demand are providing solid support for freight fundamentals.

Description

China's railway freight volume is released by China's National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This indicator measures the total volume of goods transported by rail in a specific month, including various types of goods such as coal, oil, grain and other commodities. It is an important indicator used to evaluate China's economic activity and industrial production levels. Higher freight volumes generally indicate increased industrial activity and economic growth, while lower freight volumes may indicate an economic slowdown.

Published by
National Bureau of Statistics of China (Choice)
Frequency
Monthly
Next Update