China’s export sector recorded a strong upswing in early 2026, with outbound shipments rising to 36.10M in February 2026, according to the latest data updated on 10 March 2026. This marks a sharp increase from the previous reported level of 5.20M in December 2025.
The February reading underscores a significant rebound in China’s external trade performance over a relatively short period. While the figures are presented in aggregate terms without a sector breakdown, the scale of the jump from December to February suggests a broad-based improvement in export activity or the clearing of earlier bottlenecks in shipments and orders.
The new data for February 2026 will be closely watched by investors and policymakers tracking the momentum of global trade and China’s role within it, especially given the contrast with the much lower December 2025 export indicator.
