ChinaChina's Goods Imports and Exports Total 39.94 Trillion Yuan in the First Three Quarters
CCTV.com reports (Xinwen Lianbo): The State Council Information Office held a press conference this morning (October 14), at which the General Administration of Customs said China's foreign trade imports and exports grew rapidly in the first three quarters of this year, improving in both volume and quality.
央视网消息（新闻联播）：国务院新闻办今天（10月14日）上午举行新闻发布会，海关总署介绍，今年前三季度，我国外贸进出口快速增长、量质齐升。
According to customs statistics, China's goods imports and exports totaled 39.94 trillion yuan in the first three quarters of this year, up 18.8% year on year. Of this, exports reached 23.2 trillion yuan, up 16.4%, and imports reached 16.74 trillion yuan, up 22.3%.
据海关统计，今年前三季度，我国货物贸易进出口39.94万亿元，同比增长18.8%。其中，出口23.2万亿元，增长16.4%；进口16.74万亿元，增长22.3%。
On a monthly basis, double-digit growth was maintained for six consecutive months. Imports and exports reached 5.16 trillion yuan in September, exceeding 5 trillion yuan for the first time and growing by 27.5%.
月度来看，连续6个月保持两位数增速，9月份进出口5.16万亿元，首次突破了5万亿元，增长27.5%。
In the first three quarters, export momentum continued to shift toward innovation and higher quality. Equipment manufacturing played a prominent leading role, contributing nearly 90% of the increase in exports. Intermediate goods accounted for more than half of total export value, effectively serving as a “stability anchor” for global industrial and supply chains.
前三季度，出口动能继续向新向优。装备制造业引领作用突出，贡献了近9成出口增量，中间品占出口总值的比重超过一半，有效发挥全球产供链“稳定锚”作用。
On the import side, China's import growth has exceeded 20% for seven consecutive months since March, with the value of imports surpassing 2 trillion yuan for the first time in September. When measured by individual country or region, import growth outpaced export growth in trade with more than 110 countries and regions.
进口方面，自3月起，我国进口增速连续7个月超过2成，9月进口规模首次突破2万亿元。按照单一国别地区来统计，对超过110个国家和地区进口增速快于出口。
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ReportedTrade statisticsSeptember 2026+
Imports and exports recorded double-digit growth for six consecutive months. In September, their value exceeded 5 trillion yuan for the first time, reaching 5.16 trillion yuan, an increase of 27.5%.
On a monthly basis, double-digit growth was maintained for six consecutive months. Imports and exports reached 5.16 trillion yuan in September, exceeding 5 trillion yuan for the first time and growing by 27.5%.Original Chinese quote
连续6个月保持两位数增速，9月份进出口5.16万亿元，首次突破了5万亿元，增长27.5%ReportedPress conference14 October 2026+
The State Council Information Office held a press conference at which the General Administration of Customs presented the foreign trade situation for the first three quarters.
CCTV.com reports (Xinwen Lianbo): The State Council Information Office held a press conference this morning (October 14), at which the General Administration of Customs said China's foreign trade imports and exports grew rapidly in the first three quarters of this year, improving in both volume and quality.Original Chinese quote
国务院新闻办今天（10月14日）上午举行新闻发布会，海关总署介绍ReportedTrade statisticsJanuary 2026 — September 2026+
Goods imports and exports totaled 39.94 trillion yuan in the first three quarters, up 18.8%, with exports of 23.2 trillion yuan and imports of 16.74 trillion yuan.
According to customs statistics, China's goods imports and exports totaled 39.94 trillion yuan in the first three quarters of this year, up 18.8% year on year. Of this, exports reached 23.2 trillion yuan, up 16.4%, and imports reached 16.74 trillion yuan, up 22.3%.Original Chinese quote
我国货物贸易进出口39.94万亿元，同比增长18.8%。其中，出口23.2万亿元，增长16.4%；进口16.74万亿元，增长22.3%。ReportedImport activityMarch 2026 — September 2026+
Imports grew by more than 20% for seven consecutive months beginning in March, exceeding 2 trillion yuan for the first time in September. Import growth outpaced export growth in trade with more than 110 countries and regions.
On the import side, China's import growth has exceeded 20% for seven consecutive months since March, with the value of imports surpassing 2 trillion yuan for the first time in September. When measured by individual country or region, import growth outpaced export growth in trade with more than 110 countries and regions.Original Chinese quote
自3月起，我国进口增速连续7个月超过2成，9月进口规模首次突破2万亿元。按照单一国别地区来统计，对超过110个国家和地区进口增速快于出口。ReportedExport activityJanuary 2026 — September 2026+
Equipment manufacturing contributed nearly 90% of the increase in exports, while intermediate goods accounted for more than half of total export value.
In the first three quarters, export momentum continued to shift toward innovation and higher quality. Equipment manufacturing played a prominent leading role, contributing nearly 90% of the increase in exports. Intermediate goods accounted for more than half of total export value, effectively serving as a “stability anchor” for global industrial and supply chains.Original Chinese quote
装备制造业引领作用突出，贡献了近9成出口增量，中间品占出口总值的比重超过一半