China’s Exports Soar 36.3% in September, Imports Jump 31%

China's exports surge 36.3% year-on-year in September, with imports rising 31%, surpassing forecasts and signaling strong global demand.

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October 14, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Hong Kong, China — China’s exports jumped 36.3% year-on-year in September, marking a sharp increase from the previous month and far exceeding expectations, according to customs data released on Wednesday.

The figures surpassed a Reuters poll forecast of 25.5% for exports and 24.5% for imports, with both categories showing stronger performance than in August. The growth rate for exports was the highest since February this year, when it reached 39.6%.

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Imports also rose significantly, climbing 31% compared to a 28.2% increase in August. The trade surplus widened to $938 billion, reflecting increased external demand as the country heads into the final quarter of the year.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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