China’s smartphone exports to the United States fell by 72% in April, totaling just under US$700 million, according to customs data released on May 20, 2025.

This figure represents the lowest export level since 2011 and reflects the effects of US tariffs on Chinese goods.

The decline in smartphone exports is significantly greater than the overall 21% decrease in China’s shipments to the US last month.

Tariff measures from the Trump administration, which included levies as high as 145% on certain Chinese products, have influenced technology supply chains and prompted production shifts to other regions.