FX.co ★ China Trade Surplus Above Estimates

In June 2025, China's trade surplus saw a notable rise, reaching USD 114.77 billion, compared to USD 98.94 billion in the same month the previous year, and surpassing market predictions of USD 109 billion. This increase was driven by exports growing at a faster pace than imports. Export figures showed a 5.8% increase year-over-year, slightly exceeding the anticipated 5.0% and up from 4.8% growth observed in May. On the other hand, imports grew by 1.1%, marginally below the projected 1.3% but marking a recovery from a 3.4% decrease in May. During the first half of 2025, China accumulated a total trade surplus of USD 586 billion, with exports expanding by 5.9%, whereas imports saw a 3.9% decline compared to the corresponding period in 2024.