Stable recovery for exports

China's exports saw a stable recovery in the first quarter thanks to an effective stabilization policy and a rebound in international market demand.

However, the outlook for exports for the whole year may not be so optimistic due to changing foreign demand, the rising cost of raw materials and fierce market competition, Ministry of Commerce spokesman Shen Danyang said on Thursday.

He said these factors will result in a big fluctuation in the volume of monthly exports in 2013.