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China's Rare Earth Exports Hit USD 64 Million in April 2026

China's rare earth exports were valued at USD 64 million in April 2026, according to GACC data. The country's total trade reached USD 634.06 billion, with exports rising 12% month-on-month. Key export segments included high-tech products worth USD 104.01 billion and motor vehicles valued at USD 160.96 billion. The data highlights China's strong trade performance in April, with a trade surplus of USD 84.82 billion.

Key Points: China Rare Earth Exports USD 64M April 2026

  • China's rare earth exports valued at USD 64.2 million in April
  • Total trade stood at USD 634.06 billion, up 7.2% month-on-month
  • Exports of high-tech products reached USD 104.01 billion
  • Motor vehicle exports valued at USD 160.96 billion
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China's rare earth exports stand at USD 64 mn in April: GACC

China's rare earth exports reached USD 64 million in April 2026, with total trade rising 7.2% month-on-month. Key exports included high-tech products and vehicles.

"China's exports rose 12 per cent month-on-month in April 2026 - GACC"

New Delhi, May 9

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, 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

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Priya S
The trade surplus of $84.82 billion is staggering. While it shows China's manufacturing might, it also highlights how dependent the world is on them. For India, this should be a wake-up call to diversify our import sources and push for joint ventures with countries like Australia and US for rare earths.
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Vikram M
Interestingly, China's mobile phone exports ($84.10B) and integrated circuits ($31.08B) show their technological dominance. But with Apple shifting some production to India and our own semiconductor mission, maybe in a few years we'll see Indian numbers in these categories too. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Rohit P
These numbers make you think about how China's growth is both an opportunity and a challenge for India. Their exports of auto parts ($85.99B) and vehicles ($160.96B) directly compete with Indian auto industry. Our policies should focus on making 'Made in India' more competitive globally, not just in domestic market.
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James A
The 12% monthly increase in exports is impressive. It shows that despite global slowdown fears, China's manufacturing engine is still revving hard. For investors and businesses in India, understanding these trade dynamics is crucial for supply chain decisions. The rare earth number (5,308.6 tons) is particularly telling.
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Nisha Z
It's a bit concerning that China dominates rare earths so much - they control about 60% of global mining and 90% of processing. India has the third largest reserves but we're barely scratching the surface. Hope the government's new mining policy for critical minerals changes this scenario soon. 💪

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