China’s exports grew by 5.9 percent year-on-year in November 2025, with cumulative growth for January-November reaching 5.4 percent, according to Chinese Customs data. Imports increased by 1.9 percent in November, but still showed a 0.6 percent decline for the eleven months. Despite global instability, China’s trade remains resilient, while the structure of export demand continues to shift.
A significant decline in shipments to the United States, where exports fell by 29 percent, is offset by increased shipments to the European Union and emerging markets such as Latin America, Africa, and Australia. At the same time, China is strengthening its position in the high-tech segment: in November, electric passenger car exports grew by more than 140 percent, with integrated circuits, data processing equipment, and automotive components also making significant contributions. These trends reflect the shift of Chinese exports toward higher value-added and the restructuring of global supply chains.
Against the backdrop of changes in global trade, Maersk notes increased activity on intra-Asian and southern routes, as well as accelerated development of the Asia-Africa and Asia-Middle East corridors. The company remains cautiously optimistic about the sea and air freight markets in the Asia-Pacific region, continues a phased assessment of the possibility of returning to transit through the Red Sea and Suez Canal, and is expanding its multimodal solutions. Maersk is also investing in digitalization, contract logistics, and inbound logistics in Asia, helping clients adapt to new trade routes, tariff changes, and seasonal peaks, including preparations for the Chinese New Year.