China's Baby Stroller Exports Grow 14.0% in April, Driven by Strong Orders from Europe and North America

As parents across the globe seek safe and user-friendly baby strollers, Chinese-manufactured products are gaining strong momentum in overseas markets. According to the China Baby Stroller Export Report released by the China Toy & Juvenile Products Association (CTJPA), China's baby stroller exports delivered solid performance in April 2026: monthly growth rebounded, major overseas markets recovered, trade structure was further optimized, and industrial clusters exerted strong strength. Amid differentiated global demand for juvenile products, Chinese manufacturing has demonstrated stable competitiveness and outstanding export resilience.

 

01 April Growth Turns Positive as Cumulative Exports Continue to Rise

China's total baby stroller export volume reached 150 million US dollars in April, representing a year-on-year increase of 14.0% and reversing the negative growth seen in previous months. The cumulative export volume from January to April hit 590 million US dollars, up 7.9% year on year, reflecting a steady recovery of overall export scale.

▲China's Baby Stroller Export Volume and Year-on-Year Growth Rate (May 2025 – April 2026)

 

China's export structure has also undergone notable upgrading. By trade mode, general trade has further consolidated its dominant position. In April, exports via general trade stood at 100 million US dollars, a year-on-year increase of 17.4%, accounting for 68.0% of total exports — 1.9 percentage points higher than the same period last year. Exports via processing trade amounted to 50 million US dollars, rising 7.5% year on year and taking up 32.0% of the total.

The faster growth and rising share of general trade indicate that China's baby stroller industry is no longer limited to simple OEM and private labeling. A growing number of domestic independent brands and self-operated sales channels have entered the global market, which has effectively improved enterprises' bargaining power and profit margins. The growth rate of general trade outpaced processing trade by nearly 10 percentage points, enabling Chinese manufacturers to gain greater profits and market discourse power.

▲Composition of China's Baby Stroller Exports by Trade Mode (November 2025 – April 2026)

 

02 Strong Growth in European and North American Markets, with Diverging Regional Trends

In terms of international markets, 8 out of China's top 10 export destinations for baby strollers achieved year-on-year growth in April. Russia, the United States and Canada recorded the highest growth rates, at 86.9%, 60.5% and 33.5% respectively.

Exports to the United States reached 35.975 million US dollars, accounting for 23.4% of China's total monthly exports. With a year-on-year surge of 60.5% and a volume increase of 13.559 million US dollars, the US remained China's largest export market and the biggest source of export growth.

The European Union market maintained steady growth. China's stroller exports to the EU totaled 44.001 million US dollars in April, up 7.0% year on year. Core EU countries including Germany, the Netherlands and Poland posted strong growth. Germany ranked first within the EU with exports of 15.323 million US dollars, while the Netherlands saw the largest volume increase of 2.198 million US dollars, marking a solid recovery of the European market.

No.	Country/ Region	Ranking Change	Export Volume (10k USD)	YoY Growth Rate	YoY Increase Volume (10k USD)	General Trade Share	% of China’s Total Export
1	United States	→	3597.5	60.5%	1355.9	63.0%	23.4%
2	Germany	→	1532.3	4.9%	72.2	87.8%	10.0%
3	Netherlands	→	1038.1	26.9%	219.8	53.4%	6.8%
4	Russia	↑	953.3	86.9%	443.2	83.6%	6.2%
5	United Kingdom	↓	888.6	19.3%	144.0	57.7%	5.8%
6	Poland	↓	733.6	25.9%	150.9	84.7%	4.8%
7	Japan	→	566.2	24.1%	110.1	62.7%	3.7%
8	Canada	↑	344.9	33.5%	86.5	72.6%	2.2%
9	South Korea	↓	343.9	-12.7%	-49.9	82.8%	2.2%
10	Australia	↓	280.6	-23.4%	-85.7	66.6%	1.8%

▲Top 10 Destinations of China's Baby Stroller Exports (April 2026)

 

Exports to member states of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) stood at 20.69 million US dollars, a year-on-year decrease of 14.3%, taking up 13.5% of total exports. Japan stood out in the Asia-Pacific region against the overall downward trend: its import volume reached 5.662 million US dollars, up 24.1% year on year with an increase of 1.101 million US dollars, accounting for 27.4% of China's total stroller exports to RCEP members. Cambodia achieved the highest growth rate of 329.0%, though on a relatively small base. Overall, the RCEP market was still in a period of adjustment.

▲China's Baby Stroller Exports to RCEP Member States (April 2026)

 

In emerging markets, Russia delivered an outstanding performance with exports of 9.533 million US dollars (up 86.9% year on year), climbing into China's top 5 export destinations. Southeast Asia and Latin America saw mild fluctuations, with exports falling 26.3% and 1.3% year on year respectively, reflecting weak short-term market demand.

 

03 Guangdong, Zhejiang and Jiangsu Remain China's Leading Manufacturing Hubs

Among China's top 10 provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions by stroller export volume, 7 regions achieved positive year-on-year growth. Shanghai, Anhui and Guangdong posted the top three growth rates at 64.7%, 50.8% and 29.8% respectively, showing strong vitality of major domestic production clusters.

No.	Region	Ranking Change	Export Volume (10k USD)	YoY Growth Rate	YoY Increase (10k USD)	General Trade Share	% of China's Total Exports
1	Guangdong	→	5185.6	29.8%	1192.1	52.4%	33.8%
2	Zhejiang	→	2867.2	14.6%	365.5	79.9%	18.7%
3	Jiangsu	→	2681.4	14.0%	328.6	91.3%	17.5%
4	Fujian	→	1164.2	29.6%	265.8	34.7%	7.6%
5	Hubei	→	618.1	-15.3%	-111.3	93.7%	4.0%
6	Hebei	→	615.5	-4.2%	-26.7	97.0%	4.0%
7	Anhui	↑	414.4	50.8%	139.6	100.0%	2.7%
8	Xinjiang	↓	325.3	-37.1%	-192.2	39.1%	2.1%
9	Shandong	↓	300.0	-28.5%	-119.3	92.4%	2.0%
10	Shanghai	↑	270.7	64.7%	106.4	57.1%	1.8%

▲Top 10 Chinese Regions by Baby Stroller Export Volume (April 2026)

 

Guangdong Province recorded exports of 51.856 million US dollars, accounting for 33.8% of the national total, with a year-on-year increase of 11.921 million US dollars. It ranked first nationwide in both export scale and growth volume as China's largest baby stroller export base. Zhejiang and Jiangsu followed with exports of 28.672 million US dollars and 26.814 million US dollars, taking up 18.7% and 17.5% of the national total respectively. The Pearl River Delta and Yangtze River Delta have formed dual growth engines for the industry. Anhui and Shanghai registered growth rates exceeding 50%, indicating the rapid rise of emerging production bases in central and eastern China and a more balanced national export layout.

For key provincial markets, Guangdong's stroller exports to the US reached 19.064 million US dollars, surging 92.4% year on year with a volume increase of 9.154 million US dollars. Its exports to Poland and France also grew by over 97%, demonstrating remarkable achievements in expanding European and American markets.

 

▲Top 10 Destinations of Baby Stroller Exports from Guangdong Province (April 2026)

 

Zhejiang Province achieved an export volume of 28.672 million US dollars, with a year-on-year increase of 3.655 million US dollars — the second largest growth volume nationwide. Its export share accounted for 18.7% of China's total baby stroller exports, up 0.1 percentage point year on year.

All of Zhejiang's top 10 export destinations posted positive growth. Exports to Egypt jumped 217.7% year on year, and shipments to the Netherlands rose 135.8%, leading all markets in growth rate. Exports to Russia reached 3.219 million US dollars (up 89.0% year on year) with a volume increase of 1.516 million US dollars, making Zhejiang a pioneer in exploring emerging overseas markets.

 

▲Top 10 Destinations of Baby Stroller Exports from Zhejiang Province (April 2026)