US imports from China less strongly rose in the two last weeks of January, compared with similar periods in November, December and first part of January, our compiled data indicate. A new rush may however be observed in the current month, as Chinese exporters preferred shipping in January products that are usually sent in February but could have faced slower traffic during new year holidays.

US imports from China less strongly rose in the second part of January, according to latest data that were Friday released by US trade officials.

Compared with imports from the rest of the world, shipments from China less significantly increased in mostly all categories subject to quotas.

In the preceding period in November, December and early January by contrast, China had gained large market shares in restricted categories.