Trade Volume Between China and BRICS Surges as Index Reaches 334

Beijing, September 9 – The 2025 China‑BRICS trade index, compiled by the General Administration of Customs, rose to 334.14, a gain of 32.64 points over the 2024 figure. Using 2009 as the baseline, the index reflects ten straight years of expansion in trade ties between China and the other BRICS nations.

The index is built on four major metrics: overall trade volume, the structure of traded goods and services, the level of trade‑related innovation, and the capacity of the trading system. In 2025 these metrics scored 295.31, 188.15, 396.24 and 456.88 respectively.

Chinese enterprises engaged in cross‑border trade with BRICS partners crossed the three‑hundred‑thousand threshold, an 8.8% rise from the prior year. The cumulative value of imports and exports between China and the BRICS bloc stood at 74.7 trillion yuan, up 3.4% year‑on‑year and representing 16.4% of China’s total foreign‑trade volume.

Cao Qunlun, deputy director of the customs statistics department, emphasized that the index will continue to be released on a regular basis, offering a scientific reference for policy formulation and a practical tool for firms navigating the expanding BRICS market.