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Friday, October 9, 2026
ChinaChina — Imports (YoY)
Economic
Imports (YoY) for China measures the percentage change in the value of goods and services imported into the country from other nations over a year. It compares the import value of the current period with that of the corresponding period in the previous year, offering insights into China's trade patterns and fluctuations in import demand. This metric helps assess the country's reliance on foreign products and provides valuable information on China's international trade dynamics.
Next release: Oct 13, 11:00 PM ET
Latest · Aug
28.2%-1.8
cons. 30·prior 27.5
History
FRED · XTIMVA01CNM664SInternational Merchandise Trade Statistics: Imports: Commodities for China
Previous releases
| Date | Period | Actual | Consensus | Prior | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 7, 2026 | Aug | 28.2% | 30 | 27.5 | -1.8 |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Jul | 27.5% | 27.9 | 36 | -0.4 |