China's Cross-Border E-commerce Users Reach 140 Million in the First Half of 2026
In the first half of 2026, the number of cross-border e-commerce users in China reached 140 million, with significant growth in overseas warehouse export business, increasing 3.3 times year-on-year. Supported by policies, cross-border e-commerce continues to maintain steady growth as a new driving force in foreign trade.
What are the key facts?
- 1User scale: 140 million
- 2Statistical period: first half of 2026
- 3Overseas warehouse exports: growth of 3.3 times
What happened?
Data from the General Administration of Customs of China shows that in the first half of 2026, the number of cross-border e-commerce users reached 140 million, with exports through overseas warehouses showing significant growth, reaching 3.3 times that of the same period last year, demonstrating the effectiveness of logistics infrastructure development.
What does this mean for cross-border sellers?
The overseas warehouse model has become the mainstream trend in cross-border exports. Sellers should prioritize establishing overseas warehouses to enhance delivery efficiency and user experience.