China's foreign trade reached a historic RMB45.5 trillion, driven by mechanical and electrical exports, marking nine years of continuous growth.
China's foreign trade reached a record RMB45.5 trillion (US$6.5 trillion) in 2025, reported Caixin. This remarkable growth was driven by mechanical and electrical exports, which for the first time accounted for more than 60 percent of outbound shipments.
Customs figures showed that combined imports and exports rose by 3.8 percent last year, marking nine straight years of expansion. Exports of mechanical and electrical goods increased by 9 percent, highlighting China's shift toward higher-value manufacturing despite external pressures.
In dollar terms, mechanical and electrical exports totaled US$2.3 trillion in 2025, while imports stood at US$1.03 trillion. This produced a trade surplus of US$1.27 trillion, exceeding China's overall trade surplus of US$1.19 trillion. The products included automobiles, integrated circuits, ships, and other advanced goods.
