Important Facts of the News
- Total goods imports and exports (Jan–Oct 2025): 37.31 trillion yuan (approx. US$5.27 trillion)
- Overall trade growth: 3.6% year-on-year
- Growth rate in first nine months: 4%
- October 2025 trade performance: 3.7 trillion yuan
- October year-on-year change: 0.1% increase
- Data released by: General Administration of Customs, China
- Currency basis: Yuan-denominated terms
- Date of data release: 7 November 2025
Trade Performance Shows Moderate Expansion
China’s total trade in goods reached 37.31 trillion yuan, equivalent to about US$5.27 trillion, in the first ten months of 2025. The figure represents a 3.6 percent increase compared to the same period last year, indicating steady, if slightly slower, progress in the nation’s external trade activity.
Growth Slows Slightly Compared to Earlier Months
According to the General Administration of Customs, the pace of expansion eased compared to the 4 percent growth recorded in the first nine months of 2025. The data reflects a mild cooling of trade momentum amid shifting global demand and domestic market adjustments.
October Trade Marginally Higher Year-on-Year
For the month of October alone, China’s combined imports and exports amounted to 3.7 trillion yuan, marking a modest 0.1 percent rise over the same month last year. The narrow increase highlights cautious movement in the trade environment during the early fourth quarter of 2025.
Stable Trade Outlook Despite Global Challenges
Although the overall growth rate has softened, the figures underscore China’s ongoing resilience in maintaining stable trade flows. Analysts expect external demand and export competitiveness to remain key drivers of the economy in the coming months as the year approaches its end.