China's exports are expected to have risen 25.5% in September from a year earlier, while imports are forecast to slow to 24.5%, ahead of official trade data due on Wednesday.
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01Summary
- 01A Reuters poll forecast September exports up 25.5% year on year, compared with the previous month.
- 02Imports were predicted to grow 24.5% in September, down from 28.2% in August.
- 03China's exports and imports each grew at their fastest pace in five years earlier this year.
- 04Demand for China-made parts for data centres used in artificial intelligence has helped exports, alongside steadier ties with the US.
- 05The US and China last month said they would roll back tariffs on $30 billion of goods each and extend a trade truce to January.
02Why it matters
The trade figures are an indicator of how well the Chinese economy is holding up, especially with domestic demand still sluggish. They also matter for companies and governments exposed to US-China trade tensions and the supply chain for AI-related goods.
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