On October 19, according to official data, Guangdong's foreign trade totaled 8.72 trillion yuan in the first three quarters of 2026, up 24.5% year on year. Exports rose 14.2% to 5.11 trillion yuan, while imports surged 42.5% to 3.61 trillion yuan.

Growth accelerated quarter by quarter, with trade expanding 19.3% and 22% in the first two quarters, and jumping 31.3% in the third quarter. For the first time, a single quarter exceeded 3 trillion yuan, setting a new record, and the province has now maintained growth for 13 consecutive quarters.

Guangdong continues to expand trade with global partners, recording import and export growth with over 160 countries and regions during the period.

Driven by technological innovation and industrial upgrading, advanced manufacturing products are becoming the main engine of exports. High-tech product exports rose 33% to 1.1 trillion yuan. Within this category, exports of high-end specialized equipment, integrated circuits, and computer parts grew 34.4%, 58.6%, and 32.9% respectively, while lithium batteries and electric vehicles saw export growth of 38.4% and 25.5%.

Source: Guangzhou Daily
English Author & Editor: Lyu Yun