China's Cross-Border E-commerce Users Reach 140 Million in First Half of Year
China's cross-border e-commerce market continues to grow, with the number of users reaching 140 million in the first half of the year. The overseas warehouse model has shown particularly strong performance, with a significant increase in export volume. Data shows that despite challenges in the international trade environment, the logistics infrastructure and market demand for China's cross-border e-commerce remain resilient.
What are the key facts?
- 1Cross-border e-commerce users reached 140 million in the first half of the year
- 2Overseas warehouse exports grew 3.3 times
- 3Cross-border import and export volume projected to reach 2.84 trillion yuan in 2025
What happened?
According to data from China Customs, the number of cross-border e-commerce users reached 140 million in the first half of 2026, with overseas warehouse exports growing 3.3 times. The total import and export volume of China's cross-border e-commerce is projected to reach 2.84 trillion yuan in 2025, a year-on-year increase of 4.8%. Market procurement export volume exceeded 800 billion yuan.
What does this mean for cross-border sellers?
Overseas warehouses have become a core competitive advantage for cross-border exports; sellers should prioritize establishing overseas warehouses to improve logistics timeliness and user experience.