China, the world's biggest iron ore buyer, cut purchases by 11 percent in April from the previous month as higher prices deterred purchases. Imports were 52.88 million metric tons in April, down from 5...

Exports reached an all-time high in April, thanks largely to increased demands for electronic and communication products, said the Ministry of Finance (MOF) on May 9, 2011. The ministry reported in Apr...

Sugar imports by China, the world's second-biggest consumer after India, may jump 35 percent as output trails demand, helping push global prices higher, according to Australia and New Zealand Banking ...

China reported an unexpectedly large April trade surplus, likely fueling U.S. pressure over currency controls and market access as American and Chinese officials hold high-level talks in Washington. Ch...

According to China Customs statistics, in the first quarter of 2011, China exported 2.213 million tons of chemical fertilizers with a value of USD 760 million, respectively down 1.5% and up 12.7% year...

According to China Customs statistics, in the first quarter of 2011, China exported 1.758 million cubic meters of plywood with a value of USD 810 million, respectively up 25.7% and 24.3% year-on-year;...

According to China Customs statistics, in the first quarter of 2011, China exported 767,000 containers with a value of USD 2.82 billion, respectively up 1.5 times and 3.2 times; the average export pri...

The aluminum plate exports from China are expected to remain robust in the Q2 as firms rush deals on fears that Beijing may cut or cancel export rebates that make the shipments attractive when paired ...

China became the main export destination of Argentine soya products in 2010, Argentina's National Institute of Statistics and Census (INDEC) said on May 6, 2011. China was the major market of soya bea...

According to China Customs statistics, in the first quarter of 2011, China imported 14,800 tons of polysilicon containing silicon no less than 99.99% (below called "polysilicon") with a value of USD o...

According to China Customs statistics, in the first quarter of 2011, China's export value of textiles and garments (including textile yarns, fabrics and their products, garments and clothing accessori...

According to China Customs statistics, in the first quarter of 2011, China imported 2.886 million tons of scrap metal with a value of USD 4.97 billion, respectively down 17.1% and up 16.9% year-on-yea...

China reiterated on May 6, 2011 that it is not deliberately seeking a trade surplus with the United States, Chinese Vice Finance Minister Zhu Guangyao said, days before talks with the United States. "...

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao on May 5, 2011 vowed to double the country's trade volume with Austria in five years, and boost bilateral cooperation in diversified areas including environmental protection...

China's highest power-station coal prices in more than two years may prompt a rebound in imports as Australian and Indonesian supplies become more attractive and inventories drop to "crisis" levels. T...

The 109th Canton Fair, held in south China's Guangdong Province and a barometer of China's trade, closed on May 5, 2011 with a growth in trade volume despite some setbacks. Contrary to predictions that...

China, which relies on coal to produce more than 70 percent of its electricity, may increase imports of the fuel by 1 million metric tons a week as drought conditions cut hydropower output, according ...

According to China Customs statistics, in the first quarter of 2011, China's ship exports totaled USD 9.69 billion in value, up 2% year-on-year, much lower than the growth rate of 66% in the same peri...

According to China Customs statistics, in the first quarter of 2011, China exported 455,000 tons of soda ash with a value of USD 110 million, respectively up 19.7% and 67.8% year-on-year; the average ...

According to China Customs statistics, in the first quarter of 2011, China exported 6.577 million tons of petroleum products with a value of USD 4.6 billion, respectively down 5.2% and up 4.5% year-on...