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China’s logistics sector grows 6.2% in Q1 2026
From January to March, the country’s total social logistics value reached ¥96.4 trillion (~$14 trillion), marking a year on year (YoY) increase of 6.2 per cent at comparable prices. The growth rate was 1.1 per cent points higher than the full-year level in 2025 and 0.5 per cent points above Q1 2025.
China’s logistics sector recorded steady growth in Q1 2026, with total social logistics value rising 6.2 per cent year on year (YoY) to ¥96.4 trillion (~$14 trillion).
Industrial activity remained the key driver, while online retail and consumption trends supported demand.
Authorities aim to enhance supply chains and accelerate digital, green transformation.
The industrial sector emerged as the primary growth driver, with the value of industrial goods logistics rising 5.8 per cent year on year (YoY). It contributed over 80 per cent of the increase in total social logistics value during the period. Within this, manufacturing accounted for more than 80 per cent of overall logistics demand, as reported by Chinese media.
Logistics demand linked to consumption also showed steady expansion. Online retail sales rose 7.5 per cent year on year (YoY) in the first three months, accounting for 24.8 per cent of total retail sales of consumer goods, reflecting the continued rise of new consumption patterns.
“Supported by the recovery in springtime consumption and policies aimed at boosting spending, demand for consumer-related logistics has expanded steadily, with the sector’s resilience continuing to strengthen,” said Liu Yuhang, director of the China Logistics Information Center.
Looking ahead, Liu noted that efforts will focus on optimising urban rural delivery networks and accelerating the development of a modern supply chain system. He also emphasised the need to closely track changes in transport and oil prices, while advancing the sector’s digital, intelligent, and green transformation.
Fibre2Fashion News Desk (JP)