China has reported its exports accelerated in June as a reprieve on U.S. tariffs prompted a rush of orders by companies and consumers.

Exports were 60% higher than the 4,829 tons exported in June 2024. Cumulatively over the first six months of this year, China exported 32,569.2 tons of rare earths versus 29,095.2 tons over the same period last year, customs data showed.

China's exports regained some momentum in June while imports rebounded, as exporters rushed out shipments to capitalise on a fragile tariff truce between Beijing and Washington ahead of a looming August deadline.