China's June trade with US, EU and other key economies
BEIJING, July 14 (Reuters) - China's exports last month grew at the quickest pace since February as strong demand for semiconductors and a rush by manufacturers to ship goods to the U.S. ahead of potential new tariffs countered broader concerns about the Iran war and weakening global demand.
Exports rose 27% from a year earlier in U.S. dollar value terms, customs data showed on Tuesday, outpacing the 19.4% gain in May and an 18.2% rise forecast by economists.
Imports jumped 36%, compared with a 27.4% gain a month prior. Economists had forecast growth of 24% for June.
Here is a breakdown of China's exports and imports with its biggest trade partners in June.
2026 June |
Exports ($bln) |
Imports ($bln) |
Balance ($bln) |
Exports +/- % y/y |
Imports +/- % y/y |
Exports +/- % m/m |
Imports +/- % m/m |
Japan |
14.4 |
18.1 |
-3.7 |
6.9% |
33.9% |
-1.0% |
11.8% |
South Korea |
17.5 |
27.7 |
-10.2 |
42.6% |
85.0% |
-2.6% |
3.8% |
Taiwan |
10.0 |
24.2 |
-14.2 |
43.7% |
41.1% |
7.6% |
4.9% |
European Union |
58.3 |
25.4 |
32.9 |
18.5% |
9.2% |
9.5% |
12.6% |
USA |
43.5 |
14.6 |
28.9 |
13.9% |
25.9% |
11.4% |
12.3% |
Australia |
7.9 |
17.8 |
-9.9 |
29.8% |
65.8% |
3.1% |
26.9% |
ASEAN |
78.3 |
41.2 |
37.2 |
34.6% |
26.8% |
8.0% |
2.8% |