China's exports jump 36.3 per cent in September as high-technology demand drives trade
15 October 2026
China's exports rose 36.3 per cent year on year in September, according to customs figures released on Wednesday.
That was faster than the 25 per cent rise recorded in August.
Imports grew 31 per cent year on year, up from a 28.2 per cent rise in August.
The growth was led by high-technology goods, with semiconductors and automatic data processing machines among the fastest-rising categories.
The figures come as China's trading partners, including the European Union, press it to rebalance trade.
Export growth, September:
36.3 per cent
Export growth, August:
25 per cent
Import growth, September:
31 per cent
Import growth, August:
28.2 per cent
Why it matters for exams: China's monthly trade growth rates are among the most quoted indicators of world demand.
UPSCBank
In plain words
Year on year Year-on-year change — A comparison with the same month of the previous year, which removes seasonal effects.