China's exports of machinery and electronic products reached 2.89 trillion yuan (around 418 billion U.S. dollars) in the first two months of 2026, up 24.3 percent year on year, data from the General Administration of Customs showed on Tuesday.
Industrial robots, high-end machine tools and agricultural machinery were among the noteworthy contributors to this growth.
At an engine manufacturing company located in Changzhou City of east China's Jiangsu Province, a representative highlighted design adjustments made for global customers.
"For instance, in Ecuador, where aquaculture like raising shrimp and fish is prevalent, there is a demand for oxygenation equipment. In Africa, especially in dust-prone areas, three-stage air filters are required. These are examples of the fine-tuned modifications we have made," said Zhuang Jun, assistant to general manager of Changchai Co., Ltd.
This adaptable design approach has enabled Chinese agricultural machinery to accelerate its global reach. In the first two months of 2026, Changzhou City alone saw agricultural machinery exports surpass 600 million yuan (around 86.8 million U.S. dollars), marking a growth of more than 12 percent year on year.
"Exports of agricultural machinery are mainly tractors, mowers, and farming and livestock equipment. The primary export markets are Belt and Road countries, while demand for agricultural machinery is also expanding in the European Union and Central Asia," said Wang Xiaoqian, a senior official of Changzhou Customs.
Experts said that Chinese agricultural machinery is rapidly advancing towards higher-end, intelligent, and environmentally friendly technologies, significantly enhancing its international competitiveness. Meanwhile, the global modernization of agriculture is accelerating, providing huge opportunities for agricultural machinery companies in China.
China's foreign trade grew 18.3 percent year on year in the first two months of 2026, according to the data. Total goods trade volume reached 7.73 trillion yuan (about 1.12 trillion U.S. dollars) during the period, the data showed.
Exports rose 19.2 percent from the same period last year to 4.62 trillion yuan, while imports went up 17.1 percent to 3.11 trillion yuan, according to the data.
China's export of machinery, electronic products up 24.3 pct in Jan-Feb
China's export of machinery, electronic products up 24.3 pct in Jan-Feb
