BEIJING, Oct 13 (Reuters) - China's yuan-denominated exports in the first nine months of this year grew 0.6% from a year earlier, while imports fell 1.2% during the same period, according to a statement from customs at a news conference on Friday.

The customs administration is expected to release dollar-denominated trade figures later in the day. (Reporting by Liangping Gao, Ellen Zhang and Joe Cash; Editing by Sonali Paul)