Business
China's exports surge 36.3% in September in biggest monthly rise since 2021
October 14, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Coverage
2 reports · 1 in Arabic, 1 in English · over 4 hours
China's exports jumped 36.3% year-on-year in September to $447.18bn, the largest monthly gain since 2021, driven by semiconductor demand.
- China's exports grew 36.3% year-on-year in September to $447.18bn, with semiconductor shipments up 108% and automatic data processing machines rising nearly 55%.
- Imports rose 31% year-on-year, producing a monthly trade surplus of $133.5bn, the highest since January 2025.
- The nine-month surplus reached $938.1bn, putting China on track to break last year's $1.2 trillion annual record.
- September exports to the US rose 39.6%, to the EU 25.3%, and to ASEAN 52%, according to the General Administration of Customs.