China Ports Jan-Nov 2025: Container Throughput Up 6.6%

According to figures recently released by China's Ministry of Transport, the nation's port system processed a total of 16.75 billion tons of cargo between January and November 2025, marking a 4.4% year-on-year increase.

Foreign Trade Maintains Stability

Specifically, foreign trade cargo throughput reached 5.16 billion tons during the same period, up 4.1% from the previous year. These figures reflect the continued resilience of China's foreign trade flows, even against a backdrop of uneven global demand.

Data from the Ministry also indicates that the growth rate of foreign trade generally aligns with the expansion of overall port throughput, underscoring the pivotal role of ports in supporting China's industrial and commercial supply chains during this period.

Containers as the Primary Growth Driver

The most notable highlight in the report is the data on container transport. Total container throughput across Chinese ports reached 324.73 million TEU, representing a 6.6% growth compared to the same period last year.

These figures encompass both coastal ports and inland ports nationwide, reflecting cumulative volumes for the first 11 months of 2025. The data confirms the trend that container traffic continues to outpace overall cargo growth, supported by stable export volumes and improving import demand.

Leading the Global Port System

China's port system maintains its global leadership in terms of volume. This positive performance is underpinned by continuous investments in terminal capacity, inland connectivity, and port digitalization, driving throughput growth across both coastal and inland waterways.

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Source: Phaata.com (According to Container-News)

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