China’s Import Growth Slows in September; Expected 23.10% Month-on-Month Decline

The General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China released China’s September import annual rate, calculated in USD, on September 8, 2026.The expected import growth rate for this month is 23.10%, marking a notable decrease from the previous value of 28.20%, a month-on-month decline of approximately 5 percentage points. This indicates a weakening momentum in China’s import growth.Data Interpretation: This indicator measures the relative relationship between annual imports and annual domestic production. When the published figure exceeds expectations, it typically supports Australian dollar performance.Importance Note: The importance level of this data is rated at Level 2 (moderate), calculated using a year-over-year statistical method. Relevant figures are published on time by the official website of the National Bureau of Statistics of China, followed by authoritative foreign media releases of USD-denominated trade data.Release Schedule: This data is released monthly; the next publication is expected on November 10, 2026.