China’s logistics sector got off to a strong start in the first quarter.

May 1, 2026, 9:00 AM

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According to the data released by the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing, my country's logistics operation achieved a good start in the first quarter of this year. From January to March, the total amount of social logistics was 96.4 trillion billion yuan, up 6.2 year on year, with a clear rebound. Among them, the total logistics of industrial products increased by 5.8 year-on-year, contributing more than 80% to the growth of total social logistics, manufacturing logistics demand accounted for more than 80%, and the total logistics growth rate in high-end manufacturing exceeded 10%. Consumer logistics for everyday goods is steadily improving, with new drivers of consumption continuing to gain momentum. The share of county- and township-level markets is rising steadily, while logistics demand remains robust for rural e-commerce, integrated urban–rural delivery, and the outbound flow of agricultural products. In addition, the growth rate of international logistics picked up significantly, energy resources, basic raw materials and other import logistics volume overall recovery, the first quarter of energy products, metal ore and other bulk categories of import logistics volume increased by 9.4 year-on-year, effectively playing a stable chain to protect supply and support the operation of the supporting role.

　　CCTV News Client Message (News Broadcast): The China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing announced today (April 29) that from January to March this year, the total social logistics in China amounted to 96.4 trillion yuan, an increase of 6.2% year-on-year, showing a clear recovery trend.

　　Specifically, from January to March, the total logistics of industrial products increased by 5.8% year-on-year, contributing more than 80% to the growth of total social logistics. Among them, the demand for logistics in the manufacturing sector accounted for more than 80%, and the growth rate of logistics in the high-end manufacturing sector exceeded 10%.

　　Logistics for people's livelihood consumption is steadily improving, and the momentum of new consumption continues to strengthen. The market share of county and township areas is steadily increasing, and logistics demand for rural e-commerce, urban-rural joint distribution, and upward movement of agricultural products remains active.

　　In addition, the growth rate of international logistics has significantly rebounded, and the import logistics volume of energy resources, basic raw materials, etc., has fully recovered. In the first quarter, the import logistics volume of energy products, metal ores, and other bulk categories increased by 9.4% year-on-year, effectively playing a supporting role in stabilizing the supply chain and ensuring the bottom-line operation of bulk commodity energy.

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