China: Trade data upside surprise with AI demand – Deutsche Bank

Deutsche Bank strategists note that China’s latest trade figures significantly beat expectations, with both exports and imports accelerating in June. Strong global demand for AI-related and technology goods offset geopolitical pressures, widening China’s trade surplus well beyond consensus. This robust external performance contrasts with broader concerns over global growth and regional risk sentiment.

AI-related exports boost surplus

"Finally, China’s latest trade data surprised to the upside overnight, with both exports and imports growing significantly faster than expected in June."

"Strong global demand for AI-related products and technology goods helped offset increasing geopolitical pressures."

"Exports rose 27.0% year-on-year, surpassing expectations of 19.0% and accelerating from May’s 19.4% growth."

"Imports increased 36.0%, well above the forecast of 26.1% and stronger than the previous month’s 27.4% rise."

"As a result, China’s trade surplus widened to $125.62 billion in June from $105.43 billion in May, exceeding market expectations of $120.10 billion."

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