Yin He Zheng Quan·2025-07-14 09:29Export Performance - In June, China's export value reached $325.18 billion, with a year-on-year growth rate of 5.8%, up from 4.8% in the previous month[5] - Cumulative export growth for the first half of the year was 5.9%, slightly up by 0.1 percentage points compared to 2024[5] - The trade surplus in June was $114.77 billion, an increase from $103.2 billion in the previous month[5] Import Trends - Imports in June totaled $210.4 billion, with a growth rate of 1.1%, recovering from a decline of 3.4% in May[5] - Cumulative import growth for the first half of the year was -3.9%, down by 5 percentage points compared to the previous year[5] - Key imports showing significant growth included natural and synthetic rubber (27.5%), refined oil (13.9%), and integrated circuits (11.4%) while some prices like coal and crude oil saw declines of -25.2% and -20.2% respectively[7] Trade Dynamics - Exports to the U.S. continued to decline sharply, with a year-on-year decrease of 16.1%, improving from a previous decline of 34.5%[13] - Exports to ASEAN countries increased to 16.8%, with notable growth rates for Thailand (27.9%) and Vietnam (23.8%) compared to the previous month[14] - The overall global manufacturing PMI rose to 50.3 in June, indicating a return to expansion, which supports China's export performance[6] Risks and Future Outlook - Trade friction risks are increasing, with potential tariff hikes from the U.S. and other economies, which may pressure exports in the second half of the year[22] - Despite challenges, long-term support for exports includes increased competitiveness of Chinese products and a diversified trade structure, with a notable rise in exports to ASEAN and EU markets[22] - High-tech product exports grew by 9.2% in the first half of the year, indicating a sustained demand for advanced manufacturing[22]