China Conveyor Belt Market Report H1 2025: Growth in Exports, Steel Cord & Fabric Conveyor Belts Leading the Way

China Conveyor Belt Market Report H1 2025: Rising Exports and Strong Global Demand

The latest China conveyor belt market report 2025 (H1), based on data from the General Administration of Customs of China and Guomao Big Data, shows a clear contrast between declining imports and expanding exports. This reflects the strength of Chinese manufacturers, particularly in steel cord conveyor belts and fabric conveyor belts, in meeting global demand.

Import Trends: Higher Prices, Lower Volume

In the first half of 2025:

• Import Value fell 16.1% to USD 11 million.

• Import Volume dropped 41.66% to 28,000 tons.

• Average Import Price jumped 43.8% to USD 3,890/ton.

This indicates a shrinking import market, but with a focus on premium, high-performance conveyor belts, as domestic industries seek higher quality and longer-lasting products.

Export Trends: China Conveyor Belt Exports Growing

Exports performed strongly:

• Export Value rose 13.78% to USD 529 million.

• Export Volume increased 13.55% to 246,100 tons.

• Average Export Price remained stable at USD 2,149/ton.

This growth confirms that China conveyor belt exports remain competitive and reliable in global markets, supported by consistent quality and cost-effectiveness.

Export Segments: Steel Cord & Fabric Conveyor Belts

Steel Cord Conveyor Belts

• Export Value ↑ 22.09% → USD 141 million

• Export Volume ↑ 19.63% → 52,000 tons

• Average Export Price ↑ 2.06% → USD 2,715/ton

Steel cord conveyor belts show remarkable performance, with both value and price increasing. As a steel cord conveyor belts supplier, China provides products with exceptional tensile strength, extended lifespan, and superior safety standards, making them the preferred choice for mining, steel, and heavy industry applications.

Fabric Conveyor Belts

• Export Value ↑ 9.1% → USD 343 million

• Export Volume ↑ 9.72% → 181,300 tons

• Average Export Price ↓ 0.56% → USD 1,892/ton

Fabric conveyor belts remain an essential part of China’s exports. As a fabric conveyor belts manufacturer, GRAND RUBBER delivers belts that are cost-effective, abrasion-resistant, and versatile, serving industries like cement, power, construction, and logistics.

GRAND RUBBER: Trusted Conveyor Belt Supplier

As a leading conveyor belt manufacturer in China, GRAND RUBBER is proud to contribute to this export growth. With over 20 years of experience, we specialize in:

• Steel Cord Conveyor Belts – engineered for maximum strength and durability.

• Fabric Conveyor Belts – designed for flexibility, cost-efficiency, and long service life.

Our products meet international standards, are competitively priced, and are trusted by customers across Southeast Asia, Middle East, Europe, Africa, and North America.

Conveyor Belt Industry Trends 2025

The H1 2025 conveyor belt market report highlights a clear trend:

• Imports are shifting towards premium quality belts.

• Exports are growing steadily, especially in steel cord and fabric segments.

• Global buyers are prioritizing durability, performance, and value-added solutions.

This demonstrates the continued strength of China conveyor belt exports and the increasing role of suppliers like GRAND RUBBER in global supply chains.

Partner With Us

At GRAND RUBBER, we welcome opportunities to cooperate with global distributors, industrial buyers, and project contractors. We are committed to providing high-performance conveyor belts that ensure reliability and cost efficiency.