China's exports in October rose at their fastest pace in 19 months, sharply beating analysts' estimates, according to data from the country's customs agency on Thursday.
Exports rose by 12.7% in October from a year ago in U.S. dollar terms, their highest jump since March 2023, according to LSEG data.
Analysts had pegged exports growth at 5.2% year on year in October, according to a Reuters poll.
Analysts had forecast a decline of 1.5% in October exports, according to a Reuters poll.
The world's second-largest economy has been grappling with weakening domestic consumption and a protracted property crisis, with exports being a rare bright spot.
Persons:
Bruce Pang
Organizations:
Analysts, JLL, CNBC
Locations:
Qingdao Port, Shandong province, Qingdao, China, Greater China