China’s foreign trade expanded by 3.8 percent year on year in 2025, reaching a record value of 45.47 trillion yuan, according to data released by the General Administration of Customs. Exports rose 6.1 percent to 26.99 trillion yuan, while imports increased 0.5 percent to a record 18.48 trillion yuan. This marked the ninth consecutive year of trade growth since 2017 and confirmed China’s position as the world’s second-largest import market for the 17th straight year. During the 14th Five-Year Plan period, China’s cumulative trade exceeded 200 trillion yuan, reflecting a 40 percent increase from the previous plan period.
