Beijing: China's foreign trade expanded 3.8 percent year-on-year in yuan terms in 2025, official data showed on Wednesday. Last year, the country's foreign trade value hit 45.47 trillion yuan (about US$6.48 trillion), marking the ninth consecutive year of growth for China's foreign trade since 2017.
According to Emirates News Agency, exports grew 6.1 percent year-on-year to 26.99 trillion yuan in 2025. Imports reached a record 18.48 trillion yuan, with year-on-year growth of 0.5 percent. This steady increase highlights the resilience and continued expansion of China's trade sector amid global economic challenges.
The data, released by the General Administration of Customs, underscores China's significant role in global trade dynamics. The consistent growth trajectory from 2017 through 2025 reflects the country's strategic economic policies and trade partnerships that have bolstered its international trade presence.