China’s trade volumes remain on track to exceed last year’s record levels, with
nearly 20 million containers moving through ports in the first three weeks of
March, up over 6% from a year ago, according to the Ministry of Transport.
Strong AI-driven demand, particularly for semiconductors and data centers
equipment, is offsetting disruptions from higher oil prices following the Iran
war. South Korea’s exports to China surged 69% in early March, signaling
continued strength in regional supply chains. Official March trade data will be
released on April 14.
