China’s trade surplus surged to USD 90.2 billion in April 2023 from USD 49.5 billion in the same period a year earlier, easily beating market forecasts of USD 71.6 billion. Exports rose by 8.5% yoy, the second straight month of increase, above market consensus of an 8% growth, while imports unexpectedly fell by 7.9% amid weakening domestic demand and lower commodity prices. Meanwhile, the politically sensitive trade surplus with the United States widened to USD 29.7 billion in April from USD 27.6 billion in March.
China exports up 8.5% in April despite weak global demand
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