China is poised to report a robust surge in exports for June, marking the sharpest growth in fifteen months. Analysts attribute this acceleration to proactive measures by manufacturers, who are ramping up shipments in anticipation of potential tariffs from key export markets.
According to a recent poll of 31 economists, exports are expected to have increased by 8.0% year-on-year by value, surpassing May’s 7.6% rise and achieving the strongest growth since March last year.
Imports also saw a notable uptick, with a projected growth of 2.8% compared to May’s 1.8%, suggesting increased procurement of components to meet rising export demands.
Despite broader economic challenges, including a lingering property market downturn and consumer confidence concerns, China’s diverse economy remains resilient across sectors such as steel, solar, and consumer goods. Analysts believe that even amid new trade restrictions, the export momentum is likely to persist.
The heightened scrutiny on Chinese exports comes as several countries contemplate additional measures. Recent actions include increased tariffs by Washington on Chinese imports, including electric vehicles, and similar moves by Brussels. Concerns are also mounting ahead of U.S. elections, potentially impacting trade policies further.
Further complicating the landscape, Turkey and Canada have recently announced tariff increases on Chinese products, while Indonesia and India are considering measures related to textiles and steel imports, respectively. Negotiations with Saudi Arabia on a trade agreement have reportedly stalled over trade practices concerns.
Amidst these developments, China’s electronics sector is expected to benefit from a global uptick in demand, particularly in legacy chips used widely in electronics production. This sector’s performance is closely watched, with South Korean exports to China showing a significant increase last month.
Looking ahead, China’s trade surplus is forecasted to expand to $85.0 billion, up from $82.62 billion in May, underscoring the country’s strong export performance despite global uncertainties.
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