China-Syria trade rises by hundreds of millions of dollars as China launches industrial investments

During the first six months of 2026, the value of Syrian imports from China reached approximately $669.9 million. This figure surpasses the total value of all Chinese exports to Syria for the entire preceding year of 2025 in just half the time.

The surge in bilateral commerce coincides with the launch of new Chinese industrial investments in Syria. This economic expansion highlights a significant increase in trade volume, amounting to hundreds of millions of dollars between the two nations.