Imports of coal, iron ore, and apparel fell, while there was no record of seafood imports, he added. China has posted strong trade figures for September with imports surprising on the upside , rising 18.7 % , in dollar terms , against analysts ' expected jump of 13.5 % . Dollar - denominated exports fell slightly short of the 8.8 % forecast , but remained robust , up 38 % YoY , improving on the August figure . The country 's customs department also reported that imports from South Korea had fallen for a seventh consecutive month , down 37.9 % YoY , and China 's exports to the nation fell 6.7 % in September .
China has posted strong trade figures for September with imports surprising on the upside , rising 18.7 % , in dollar terms , against analysts ' expected jump of 13.5 % . Dollar - denominated exports fell slightly short of the 8.8 % forecast , but remained robust , up 38 % YoY , improving on the August figure . The country 's customs department also reported that imports from South Korea had fallen for a seventh consecutive month , down 37.9 % YoY , and China 's exports to the nation fell 6.7 % in September .