FX.co ★ China’s Export Growth Accelerates Sharply in September, Signals Stronger External Demand

China’s exports grew 36.3% year-over-year in September 2026, marking a sharp acceleration from August’s 25.0% annual increase, according to data updated on 14 October 2026. The figures are based on comparisons with the same months a year earlier, highlighting a significant strengthening in external demand or export volumes relative to last year.

The pick-up in September suggests that China’s trade sector gained momentum at the close of the third quarter, with export growth substantially outpacing the previous month’s performance. On a year-over-year basis, both August and September showed robust expansion, but the latest reading underscores a notable improvement in export dynamics as global markets moved into the final stretch of 2026.