BEIJING – China’s exports surged 32.3% over a year earlier in April as global consumer demand strengthened, while imports rose 43.1%.
Exports rose to $263.9 billion, in line with the previous month's growth but down from the explosive 60.6% rise in the first two months of 2021, customs data showed Friday.
Imports increased to 43.1%, accelerating from March's 38.1% expansion. Exporters have benefited from the relatively early reopening of China’s economy and demand for Chinese-produced masks and other medical supplies while some governments are re-imposing anti-virus curbs that limit business and trade.