14.07.202602:30:54UTC+00China’s Import Growth Accelerates to 36% in June, Extending Strong Rebound

China’s imports surged 36.0% year-over-year in June 2026, marking a sharp acceleration from the already robust 27.4% annual growth recorded in May 2026. The latest figures, updated on 14 July 2026, underscore a strengthening rebound in inbound trade as measured on a year-over-year basis.

The data compare the change in imports for each month to the same month a year earlier, showing that China’s import growth not only remained strong but gained further momentum heading into mid-2026. The jump from May’s 27.4% to June’s 36.0% suggests rising demand for foreign goods and inputs, signaling increased activity across the domestic economy and global supply chains.

With June extending and amplifying the import recovery trend, analysts and market participants are likely to interpret the figures as a sign of improving economic conditions and potentially stronger external demand from China in the months ahead, pending further data releases.