China Cleantech Exports Data Methodology

The document specifies that Ember's China Cleantech Exports Data Explorer utilizes data from the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (GACC), categorized into six main clean tech groups: Solar PV, EVs, Batteries, Heating and cooling systems, Grid, and Wind. It provides the specific HS codes used for sub-categories, such as solar cells (85414300) and lithium ion batteries (850760), while noting that the reported export values may be lower than the total value chain as they exclude certain parts and raw materials.

• Ember sources its clean technology export data from the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (GACC) and organizes it into six primary categories: Solar PV, EVs, Batteries, Heating and cooling systems, Grid, and Wind.
• The methodology employs specific HS commodity codes for detailed tracking, including solar cells (85414300), solar modules (85414200 and 85414020), solar wafers (38180019), lithium ion batteries (850760), and wind generating sets (850231).
• The reported export values are intended to be precise but likely underrepresent the full scale of the clean tech value chain because they do not include all associated raw materials and parts.

APA

Ember (n.d.). China Cleantech Exports Data Methodology. https://ember-energy.org/app/uploads/2025/10/China-Cleantech-Export-Data-Explorer-Data-Methodology.pdf

Chicago

Ember. China Cleantech Exports Data Methodology. n.d. https://ember-energy.org/app/uploads/2025/10/China-Cleantech-Export-Data-Explorer-Data-Methodology.pdf.

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BibTeX

@techreport{emberndchina, author = {{Ember}}, title = {{China Cleantech Exports Data Methodology}}, institution = {Ember}, url = {https://ember-energy.org/app/uploads/2025/10/China-Cleantech-Export-Data-Explorer-Data-Methodology.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }