China’s trade data for December 2024 is scheduled for release on January 12, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. China Standard Time:

• 0300 GMT
• 10:00 PM ET on January 11th

China’s exports are expected to increase at a faster pace in December than in November, with companies rushing to shift supplies to key markets ahead of Trump’s return to the White House this month and the accompanying new trade risks.

Imports are expected to fall for the third month in a row.