China Exports

Chinese exports will hit record this year before Donald Trump's second term

Export growth will accelerate to 7 per cent in the final three months from the same period last year, according to the median forecast of analysts surveyed by Bloomberg

Chinese imports hit Indian construction equipment manufacturing sector

Tata Hitachi, a joint venture between Japan's Hitachi Construction Machinery Company and Tata Motors, has lost market share in recent years. One reason was the influx of Chinese imports

Govt imposes import curbs on parts of pocket lighters with immediate effect

The government on Sunday imposed import curbs on parts of pocket lighters with immediate effect, a move which would help encourage domestic manufacturing and cut dependence on their inbound shipments from China. "Import of parts of pocket lighters, gas fuelled, non-refillable or refillable lighters (cigarette lighters)... is restricted with immediate effect," the directorate general of foreign trade (DGFT) said in a notification. Imports of cigarette lighters, priced less than Rs 20, are already prohibited. The import ban is also there on pocket lighters, gas-fuelled, non-refillable or refillable. Last year, the government also issued mandatory quality standard norms for flame-producing lighters with a view to contain import of sub-standard goods and boost domestic manufacturing. Items under the quality control orders (QCO), cannot be produced, sold/traded, imported and stocked unless they bear the BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) mark. During April-July this fiscal, import of lig

Will EU's Oct 4 vote on Chinese EV tariffs spark a trade war with China?

In July this year, the European Union (EU) imposed additional tariffs of up to 37.6 per cent on electric vehicles (EVs) imported from China over suspicions of 'unfair' competition

India's exports to China fall at faster clip than to other partners

India's exports to China witnessed 22.44 per cent contraction to $1 billion, while overall exports declined 9 per cent at $34.7 billion in August, commerce department data showed

European Commission rejects minimum price offers from Chinese EV exporters

The Commission declined to give details of the offers, but said it had thoroughly reviewed them to see if they met World Trade Organization and EU anti-subsidy rules

China's exports beat forecasts, but imports weak amid slow domestic demand

Outbound shipments from the world's second-largest economy grew 8.7 per cent year-on-year in value last month, customs data showed on Tuesday

China's August exports grow 8.7%, beating forecasts while imports soften

China's exports grew for a fifth consecutive month, in a sign of growing demand abroad even as imports fell amid a slowing Chinese economy. Exports in August expanded by 8.7 per cent to USD 308.65 billion compared to the same period last year, according to data released by China's customs office Tuesday, beating economists' estimates of about 6.5 per cent. The export figures for August were also up from the 7 per cent rise in July. The reading in August is the strongest in 18 months, thanks in part to a low base in August 2023, when exports declined 8.8 per cent. By comparison, imports grew just 0.5 per cent compared to a year ago, falling short of the approximately 2 per cent estimate by economists. Chinese leaders have ramped up investment in manufacturing to rev up an economy that stalled during the pandemic and is still growing slower than hoped. Export values grew year-on-year at the fastest pace in 17 months, with export volumes hitting record highs. We expect exports to rem

India lags in filling void left by Chinese export retreat: World Bank

India's share of global apparel exports has decreased from 4 per cent in 2018 to 3 per cent in 2022, mainly due to rising production costs and declining productivity, according to the World Bank

China proposes new curbs on grain imports in order to boost local prices

The move, ahead of a forecast bumper grains harvest this year, is the latest effort by China to ease domestic oversupply and bolster local prices

EU draft on tariffs for Chinese EVs brings 'enormous risks': CAAM

European Commission published draft findings of its high-profile investigation into alleged subsidies for imports of Chinese-made EVs, which included some revisions to proposed punitive tariffs

China's faltering growth revives cash vouchers talk to fulfill targets

Rising inflation was attributed to bad weather rather than stronger domestic demand, a jump in imports reflected frontloaded chip purchases before expected U.S. technology curbs

Imports from China up 13% to $10.2 bn, exports dip 9.44% to $1.5 bn in July

India's exports to China dipped by 9.44 per cent to USD 1.05 billion, while imports rose by 13.05 per cent to USD 10.28 billion in July, according to the commerce ministry data. Cumulatively, during April-July this fiscal, exports to the neighbouring country also dipped by 4.54 per cent to USD 4.8 billion, while imports grew 9.66 per cent to USD 35.85 billion, leaving a trade deficit of USD 31.31 billion, the data showed. The country's exports also contracted to the UK, Germany, South Africa, Malaysia, France, Italy, Australia, Nepal, Brazil, Belgium, Turkey, and Indonesia during the month. However, the outbound shipments recorded growth in the US, UAE, the Netherlands, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, and Mexico in July. According to the data, India's exports to the US rose 3.15 per cent to USD 6.55 billion, while imports increased by 1.43 per cent to USD 3.71 billion in July. Cumulatively, during April-July 2024-25, exports to the US increased 9 per cent to USD 27.44 billion

China's export growth slows to 3-month low in July, but imports up solidly

Outbound shipments climbed 7.0 per cent in July from the year earlier, a slower pace of growth than June's 8.6 per cent rise and missing forecasts of a 9.7 per cent increase

China's exports likely expanded in July lifted by global trade upturn: Poll

Trade data on Wednesday is expected to show exports grew 9.7 per cent year-on-year by value, according to the median forecast of 30 economists in a Reuters poll

Cheap Chinese exports prompt 'protectionist' response from Southeast Asia

Economic discontent towards China has intensified in Southeast Asia as Chinese companies with surplus inventory are selling goods at give-away prices

Biden administration plans new US rule on foreign chip exports to China

The rule, an expansion of what is known as the Foreign Direct Product rule, would bar about half a dozen Chinese fabs at the center of China's most sophisticated chipmaking efforts

China's exports exceed forecasts, declining imports point to more stimulus

The mixed trade data keeps alive calls for further government stimulus as the $18.6 trillion economy struggles to get back on its feet

Unusual crisis in China: Lottery ticket shortage leaves people scrambling

Lottery ticket stores in China are reportedly running out of stock as young people flock to them in hopes of making easy money amid an uneven post-Covid economic recovery

Europe vs China: Why is EU imposing heavy tariffs on imported Chinese EVs?

EU tariff on Chinese EVs explained: The new tariffs are set to take effect from July 4, unless ongoing discussions with Chinese authorities yield a different outcome