China's Goods Trade Reaches 37.31 Trillion Yuan in Jan–Oct
China's goods trade demonstrated consistent growth during the first ten months of 2025, according to data released by the General Administration of Customs on Friday. The total value of imports and exports hit 37.31 trillion yuan (about $5.24 trillion), a 3.6 percent increase compared to the previous year.
Trade Performance Overview
- Exports rose to 22.12 trillion yuan, up 6.2 percent year-on-year.
- Imports totaled 15.19 trillion yuan, remaining nearly unchanged from the same period last year.
October Trade Data
- Total trade in October reached 3.7 trillion yuan, up 0.1 percent annually.
- Exports came to 2.17 trillion yuan, a slight decline of 0.8 percent.
- Imports reached 1.53 trillion yuan, rising 1.4 percent and marking the fifth straight month of growth.
Data from the General Administration of Customs highlighted continued momentum in both general trade and processing trade between January and October.
Key Growth Areas
- Trade with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the European Union increased notably.
- Exports of integrated circuits and automobiles showed strong expansion.
Author’s Summary: China’s trade data for early 2025 revealed resilient export performance and diversified regional growth, reflecting stable global demand and industrial strength.