China’s export sector strengthened further in August 2026, with overseas shipments rising 25.0% year-over-year, up from a 23.9% annual increase recorded in July 2026. The latest data, updated on 8 September 2026, indicate an acceleration in export growth as measured against the same month a year earlier.
The figures are based on year-over-year comparisons, meaning August’s 25.0% gain reflects how much exports grew relative to August of the previous year, while July’s 23.9% reading compares exports to July a year earlier. The back-to-back double-digit increases suggest that China’s external demand environment remained robust through the summer of 2026, with growth not only sustained but picking up pace as the third quarter began.
