China’s export sector strengthened further in May 2026, with overseas shipments rising 19.4% year-over-year, according to data updated on 9 June 2026. The gain marks a clear acceleration from April 2026, when exports grew 14.1% compared with the same month a year earlier.
Both figures are calculated on a year-over-year basis, comparing each month’s performance with the corresponding month in the previous year. The improvement from April to May underscores building momentum in China’s external sector as global demand shows signs of firming. Investors and policymakers will be watching upcoming releases closely to assess whether this upswing in export growth can be sustained into the second half of 2026.
