Key facts
- Xian's trade grew 115.5% year-on-year in the first nine months of 2026.
- Exports from Xian increased 142.1% in the same period.
- The city is the top performer in trade growth among comparable Chinese cities.
Xian, an ancient capital in China's Shaanxi province, has emerged as the nation's leader in export growth. The city's trade surged 115.5% year-on-year in the first nine months of 2026, with exports alone climbing 142.1%. This remarkable performance is largely attributed to a booming semiconductor industry within the region.