China’s exports expand beyond the U.S. as ASEAN and EU sales offset 2025 losses, while chips, electric vehicles and batteries drive 2026 growth

China’s exports are expanding beyond the U.S. market, with rising sales to ASEAN and the European Union offsetting a decline in shipments to the United States in 2025.

Exports to ASEAN rose 14% and those to the EU increased 9%, while shipments to the U.S. fell 19.5%. Chips, electric vehicles and batteries are driving further export growth in 2026.