China's exports rose 19.4% in May 2026 from a year earlier, beating expectations, driven by strong shipments of autos and tech goods. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Associated Press.
According to data released by China's customs agency on Tuesday, the growth accelerated from April's 14.1% year-on-year increase. Imports jumped 27.4% in May, also faster than April's 25.3% expansion.
Exports to the U.S. surged more than 35% from a year earlier, the strongest pace since early 2021, after an 11% increase in April. China's shipments to the U.S. had fallen sharply for most months since President Donald Trump returned to the White House last year, as shipments shifted to regions like Southeast Asia and Europe.
The strength in exports was supported by shipments of autos and technology goods. The trade surplus stood at $89.5 billion in May.