Beijing: China's total goods imports and exports in yuan-denominated terms increased to 25.7 trillion yuan (approximately 3.6 trillion US dollars) in the first seven months of 2025, marking a 3.5% rise year on year, according to official data released on Thursday.

According to Qatar News Agency, the growth rate has accelerated from the 2.9% increase recorded in the first half of the year, as reported by the Chinese (Xinhua) news agency, citing the General Administration of Customs. Despite facing a challenging external environment, China's foreign trade has shown upward momentum this year, contributing to a steady economic recovery.

Customs data indicated a strong performance in foreign trade for July, with total goods trade increasing by 6.7% year on year. Exports climbed 8%, while imports rose by 4.8%, marking the second consecutive month of growth.

In the first seven months of the year, exports were primarily driven by mechanical and electrical products, which made up about 60% of China's total exports. Significant gains were observed in the exports of automatic data processing equipment, integrated circuits, and automobiles.

On the import front, while volumes of certain bulk energy commodities declined, imports of crude oil and soybeans increased. The import value of mechanical and electrical products also showed steady growth.