China’s rare earth exports stand at USD 64 mn in April: GACC

New Delhi [India], May 9 (ANI): China's foreign trade registered both month-on-month and year-on-year growth in April 2026, according to preliminary data released by the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (GACC), with the country's rare earth exports valued at USD 64 million during the month.
China's exports rose 12 per cent month-on-month in April 2026, while the country's total trade stood at USD 634.06 billion during the month.
The GACC data showed that China's total exports in April stood at USD 359.44 billion, while imports were at USD 274.62 billion, resulting in a trade surplus of USD 84.82 billion.
According to the customs data, China's total trade, export and import value in April rose 7.2 per cent month-on-month.
Among key export segments, China's rare earth exports were valued at USD 64.2 million in April. The country exported 5,308.6 tons of rare earths during the month, the data showed.
The GACC data further showed that exports of high-tech products stood at USD 104.01 billion in April, while mechanical and electrical products exports were valued at USD 229.29 billion.
China's mobile phone exports were valued at USD 84.10 billion, while integrated circuits exports stood at USD 31.08 billion during the month, according to the customs data.
The data also showed that motor vehicle exports, including chassis fitted with engines, were valued at USD 160.96 billion in April. Automotive components and parts exports stood at USD 85.99 billion.
The figures were released by the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China in its April 2026 trade data release. (ANI)