China's foreign trade expands by 3.6% in first 11 months

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China's Foreign Trade Engines Rev Up 5 Key Takeaways from November's Data

China's foreign trade growth has accelerated, with total merchandise trade rising by 3.6% year-on-year to reach 41.21 trillion yuan ($5.83 trillion) in the first 11 months of 2025. This upward trend continued in November, with a growth rate of 4.1% year-on-year.

Key Insight #1 Trade Growth Accelerates

China's foreign trade growth has accelerated in the first 11 months of 2025, with total merchandise trade rising by 3.6% year-on-year to reach 41.21 trillion yuan ($5.83 trillion). This upward trend continued in November, with a growth rate of 4.1% year-on-year.

Key Insight #2 Export Strength Drives Growth

China's exports were a key driver of this growth, reaching 24.46 trillion yuan and increasing by 6.2% year-on-year. Imports, on the other hand, grew more modestly at 0.2% to reach 16.75 trillion yuan. The strong competitiveness of Made in China products and ongoing industrial upgrade contributed to this export-driven growth.

Key Insight #3 Diversification Pays Off

China's foreign trade has become increasingly diversified, with Asean remaining the country's largest trading partner. In November alone, exports to non-US markets surged, driven by manufacturers deepening ties with the rest of the world.

Key Insight #4 Tariff Impact Still Felt

Despite the overall growth, China's trade with the US still showed a significant decline of 16.9% year-on-year to reach 3.69 trillion yuan in the January-November period. The continued impact of US tariff policies on trade is a clear indication that more needs to be done to address these concerns.

Key Insight #5 Robust Growth Ahead

Economists predict that China's total foreign trade this year will reach around 45 trillion yuan, setting a new record. With more countries entering interest-rate-cutting cycles and global demand for Chinese goods expected to increase, the outlook is bright for China's foreign trade prospects in 2026.

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