China’s exports rose 35.2% in the reference period of October 2026, according to data released on 10 November 2026 at 03:00 GMT. The reading came in above the market forecast of 33.5%.
Comparison with the previous period
Against the previous period, the figure was lower, down from 36.3%. The reading was above expectations, yet it still slipped compared with the earlier figure, a gap the headline growth rate does not by itself explain.
The indicator measures the change in the value of goods shipped abroad from China over the reference period, expressed as a percentage. A higher figure means exports grew faster, while a lower figure means growth slowed, even if the level remains positive.
