CommoditiesMedium•19 October 2026•
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China Solar Exports Fall 6.4% as Beijing Weighs New Technology Controls
Key Facts
1China's solar power equipment exports fell 6.4% in September compared to a year earlier.
2Chinese authorities are considering export controls or bans on a dozen solar manufacturing technologies.
China's solar power equipment exports fell 6.4% in September compared to a year earlier, according to customs data cited by Reuters. The world's top solar manufacturer shipped 1.21 million metric tons of solar cells and panels last month, as the downward trend in overseas shipments continues.
Chinese authorities are considering export controls or bans on a dozen solar manufacturing technologies, including crystalline-silicon and perovskite production tech, OilPrice.com reported. This potential policy shift occurs alongside broader economic data showing China's Gross Domestic Product grew 4.5% year-on-year as of October 19, 2026, while industrial production rose 5.5% on the same date.