China’s export momentum eased markedly in March 2026, with year-over-year growth slowing to 7.1%, down from a robust 21.8% expansion recorded in February 2026.
According to the latest data updated on 14 April 2026, both the current and previous readings reflect year-over-year comparisons, measuring the change in exports for each month relative to the same month a year earlier. While exports continued to grow in March, the sharp deceleration from February underscores a significant loss of pace following the earlier surge.
The moderation in March suggests that the exceptional strength seen in February was not sustained into the following month, highlighting growing volatility in China’s external sector performance on a year-over-year basis.
