China’s export growth likely rebounded in April after March weakness caused by an early Lunar New Year, according to a Wall Street Journal poll of 13 economists. Exports are forecast to rise 8.0% year-on-year in April, accelerating from 2.5% growth in March. Imports are expected to slow to a 16.0% increase from 27.8% previously, leaving China with a projected April trade surplus of $92.3 billion, the poll showed. China’s customs bureau is due to release the data on Saturday.

2026-05-07

China’s export growth likely rebounded in April after March weakness caused by an early Lunar New Year, according to a Wall Street Journal poll of 13 economists. Exports are forecast to rise 8.0% year-on-year in April, accelerating from 2.5% growth in March. Imports are expected to slow to a 16.0% increase from 27.8% previously, leaving China with a projected April trade surplus of $92.3 billion, the poll showed. China’s customs bureau is due to release the data on Saturday.