Trade whiteness surplus widens in June as exports rise, but import growth eases

China’s trade balance for June stood at 332.75 billion Chinese yuan compared to 296,000 million the previous month.

Exports increased 20.2% last month versus 29.6% expected and 18.1% previously.

Imports increased 24.2% versus 32.3% expected and 39.5% previously.

In USD terms,

China reported higher-than-expected growth in trade surplusas both imports and exports exceeded estimates.

The trade balance reached +51.5 billion compared to the +44.2 billion expected and +45.53 billion the previous month.

Exports (YoY): + 32.2% versus + 23.1% expected and + 27.9% above.

Imports (YoY): + 36.7% versus + 30.0% expected and + 51.1% above.

Additional comments

  • Exports from China to the US in the first half: + 31.7% in yuan terms.
  • Agricultural imports from China to the US in the first half: +120.8%.
  • Imports from China to the US in the first half: + 43.9% in yuan terms.

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