In November, China's foreign trade exports delivered a strong performance, surpassing both market expectations and previous records. For the first time, exports exceeded $200 billion in a single month, marking a new milestone in China's trade development. According to data released by the General Administration of Customs on the 8th, total imports and exports reached $370.609 billion, reflecting a 9.3% year-on-year increase. Exports alone rose by 12.7%, while imports grew by 5.3%.
Huang Guohua, deputy inspector at the General Administration of Customs, highlighted two key trends: first, the export growth rate transitioned from negative in September to positive in October, and then surged into double digits in November. Second, the monthly export value hit an all-time high, breaking through the $200 billion threshold for the first time.
The strong export performance was attributed to China’s "stable growth and restructuring" policies, as well as a recovery in global demand. Exports to the U.S., EU, and ASEAN all saw growth above 16%. Meanwhile, import growth slowed to 5.3%, below the previous month's 7.6% and market expectations, leading to a record $33.8 billion trade surplus—its highest in five years and the second consecutive month exceeding $30 billion.
Liu Ligang, ANZ Greater China’s chief economist, noted that China’s annual trade surplus could surpass $240 billion, the highest since 2008, putting upward pressure on the RMB. However, excessive RMB appreciation may erode China’s trade competitiveness.
Looking at the full year, China’s trade targets appear within reach. Key sectors like textiles, electronics, and auto parts saw over 10% growth. Imports of energy and raw materials also rose sharply, with iron ore, copper, and coal growing by double digits. This reflects favorable conditions from stable domestic demand and low international commodity prices.
Trade with the EU improved steadily, with November’s growth reaching 16.2%. Sino-Japanese trade, after a decline in the first three quarters, turned positive in October and grew by 2.6% in November. Trade with emerging markets such as Brazil, Russia, South Africa, and India also showed strong gains, while ASEAN remained a key partner with 11.6% growth.
Despite the positive signs, experts caution against over-optimism. While China may meet its 8% annual growth target, concerns about inflated export data in the first half of the year remain. The path to achieving this goal is promising, but careful monitoring is essential.
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