China's goods trade imports & exports reached 11.84 trillion yuan in Q1, up 15% YoY. It features optimized structure (auto, high-tech exports), market diversification (ASEAN, Africa growth), and booming cultural products (tea, lifestyle goods), with enterprise innovation driving resilience.

Nanning Customs inspected 47.7-ton Guangxi Wogan oranges (212k yuan) for export to Thailand, applying customs seals. The batch uses Guangxi's toll green channel (no unpacking) via third-country land transit. New measures (Customs + Transport Dept) exempt sealed fresh agri products from tolls/unpacking, saving ~500 yuan/vehicle. 7 batches benefited; 1.5M yuan toll waiver expected yearly. Customs will expand benefits.

On April 13th, 5000 packs of seaweed products from Zhejiang Xikang Food were qualified by Wenzhou Customs, marking the first export of Wenzhou's Dongtou seaweed to Hong Kong. Wenzhou Customs provided policy assistance and green channel services to support the industry, helping increase farmers' income and develop the seaweed industry chain.

On April 14, 2026, Hangzhou Customs announced the "Yixin Europe" China-Europe freight train handled 42,000 TEUs of export containers in Q1 2026 (up 21.5% YoY). It optimized transportation structure with strong export of Zhejiang's high-value intelligent manufacturing goods, covered over 160 cities in 50+ Eurasian countries, and Hangzhou Customs provided advanced services to ensure smooth operation.

On April 11, 2026, Yinzhou District completed its first batch of cross-border e-commerce "9610" export business. Introducing the "9610" B2C direct mail mode, it benefits local enterprises with convenient customs clearance, fills market gaps, and boosts regional foreign trade development.

In the first two months of this year, Shanghai's automobile exports (especially new energy vehicles) grew strongly. At Haitong Terminal in Waigaoqiao Port Area, 24-hour efficient operations and convenient customs clearance (7×24 services) support rapid growth. Electric vehicle exports rose 112.6% year-on-year, boosting overall export growth.

On March 31, a batch of cross-border e-commerce packages was shipped from Songjiang Comprehensive Bonded Zone's pre-cargo station (supervised by Shanghai Customs) to Pudong Airport. Since its 2025 Nov 13 operation, it has exported 1.02 million packages worth 101 million yuan. The station boosts logistics efficiency, with customs optimizing supervision via digital measures.

Mount Huangshan Customs officers of Hefei Customs seized a live truncated gecko in the cargo hold of an entry aircraft. Chinese laws prohibit bringing live animals (excluding dogs/cats) into the country, including this gecko species.

Chizhou's agricultural products (e.g., Qimen black tea) export grows; Anhui Guorun Tea uses enterprise+base+farmers mode. With Customs' green channel, 7×24 inspection and RCEP policies, this year's first two months agricultural exports exceed 100 million yuan (11.1% YoY), tea exports 2.31 million yuan (8.6x YoY). Customs will continue aiding exports.

In Jan-Feb 2026, Anhui’s home sauna exports hit 170M yuan (49.9% YoY growth). Hefei Customs supported enterprises like Rongjie Health (Wuhu) and Anhui Shangbei (Suzhou) via policy guidance, RCEP benefits, and efficient clearance to boost global competitiveness.

On April 13, Qingdao Jiaodong Airport Customs inspected exported cross-border e-commerce outdoor goods (kites, tents etc.) at Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport. In Q1, its express exports rose 24.1% YoY. Customs optimized clearance (instant clearance, green channels) to ensure timely shipment, supporting seasonal sports goods export growth.

Baishan Linyuanchun's birch sap, supported by Baishan Customs' full-process assistance, obtained US FDA and EU organic certifications in 5 months, secured overseas orders, and was shipped. Customs also implements convenient measures to boost Changbai Mountain ecological products' exports.

The 6th South African Investment Conference in Johannesburg secured 81 projects worth 889.8 billion rand. President Ramaphosa launched a 2026-2030 investment plan targeting 2 trillion rand. Since 2018, South Africa attracted 1.5 trillion rand in commitments (over 600 billion invested). It improved attractiveness via energy reforms, logistics upgrades, and business environment optimization. Chinese firms expanded investment across manufacturing, new energy, etc.

In Q1 of the 15th Five Year Plan, China's foreign trade grew rapidly, with Made in China adapting to global markets, balanced trade promoted via policies, and solid foundation for stable annual growth.

In Q1 2026, China's goods trade imports/exports totaled 11.84 trillion yuan, up 15% YoY (highest in nearly 5 years). Highlights include stable foundation, market diversification, vibrant entities, optimized structure, and strong momentum.

In 2026 Q1, China's goods trade import-export reached 11.84tr yuan (15% YoY growth, highest in 5 years). Supported by stable foundation, enterprise vitality and endogenous momentum, key exports like 3D printers, EVs and lithium batteries surged. Private enterprises led, with diversified markets. Global uncertainties exist, but China's foreign trade has solid stable growth foundation.

The Ministry of Commerce and Export Import Bank of China jointly issued a notice to strengthen import-export credit support, promote high-quality commerce development for the 15th Five Year Plan, with measures on trade innovation, two-way investment, Belt and Road, and emphasize coordination to help enterprises and serve the plan's good start.

In Q1 2026, China Europe freight trains via Tongjiang Railway Port grew 97.3% (73 trains) and 147% (8022 TEUs) YoY. Tongjiang Customs provides dedicated services and smart tech (IoT, drones) for efficient clearance, with diverse goods and enhanced radiation capacity.

Bengbu electromechanical products (including die-casting machines) are expanding overseas, backed by Bengbu Customs’ support (certification help, smart clearance). In 2026’s first two months, Bengbu’s ME exports reached 910M yuan (23.9% yoy growth). Longhua’s die-casting machines go to 45 countries/regions, passing EU/US certifications via customs assistance.

Xuancheng's wooden garden products (e.g., fences) see booming exports, supported by Xuancheng Customs' "one enterprise one policy" etc. This year's first two months' export value reached 40.51 million yuan, up 31.4% YoY. Geyue Crafts' orders are scheduled to Q2 with over 2 million yuan export value.