Top – Exported Products from China in 2026: A New Chapter of Trade

In 2026, China’s export landscape is undergoing remarkable changes, with some products standing out and becoming the mainstays of export.

Electrical and Mechanical Products Take the Lead

Electrical and mechanical products are the top – exported items from China in 2026. In the first quarter, the export volume of electrical and mechanical products reached 4.34 trillion yuan, accounting for 63.4% of the total export value, with a year – on – year growth of 18.3%. This shows China’s strong competitiveness in the field of manufacturing.

The Rise of the “New Three”

The “new three” — electric vehicles, lithium – ion batteries, and photovoltaic products, are becoming the core engines of export growth. In the first two months of 2026, the overall export volume of the “new three” increased by 55.1% year – on – year, among which the export value of electric vehicles soared by 94.4%, driving the national export growth by 3.26 percentage points. These products represent China’s transformation from traditional manufacturing to high – tech and high – value – added manufacturing.

The Boom of Integrated Circuits

Integrated circuits are also one of the key export products. Driven by the global artificial intelligence infrastructure investment boom, the demand for semiconductors has surged. In the first two months of 2026, the export volume of integrated circuits was 304.67 billion yuan, with a year – on – year growth of 68.9%, which strongly pulled the export growth of the electrical and mechanical industry.

Shipbuilding Shows Strong Momentum

China’s shipbuilding industry has also shown strong competitiveness in the international market. In the first two months of 2026, the export volume of ships was 74.63 billion yuan, with a year – on – year growth of 49.7%. The technological breakthroughs in high – end ships such as large – scale liquefied natural gas carriers and container ships have significantly enhanced China’s competitiveness in the global high – end shipbuilding market.

Traditional Products Maintain Stability

Although high – tech products are growing rapidly, traditional export products still maintain a stable growth trend. Products such as ceramics, plastic products, and furniture have a growth rate of more than 20%, demonstrating the continuous vitality of traditional industries after technological upgrading.

In conclusion, in 2026, China’s export products are showing a trend of simultaneous development of high – tech products and traditional products. The continuous upgrading of the industrial structure has enabled China to occupy an increasingly important position in the global value chain.