Imports in China increased to 369.43 USD Billion in February from 230.79 USD Billion in December of 2024. This dataset provides - China Imports - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

In 2024, the total value of Chinese merchandise imports and exports amounted to about **** trillion yuan. This indicated approximately **** percent growth compared to the previous year. China’s international trade relations In 2012, China surpassed the United States to become to the world’s largest trading country in terms of exports and imports of goods. While the United States remained the largest import nation with an import value of around **** trillion U.S. dollars in 2023, China ranked first in global exports with an export value of some **** trillion U.S. dollars in 2023.According to the National Bureau of Statistics of China, in 2023, the United States was the second most significant export partner of China with a share in total exports of about **** percent. China is also one of the United States’ most potential markets for exports. As of 2024, exports from the United States to China had expanded more than ********** since China joined the World Trade Organization in 2001. The European Union was the third most important export partner of China as of 2024, after ASEAN and the United States. Exports to the EU are dominated by industrial and consumer goods such as machinery and equipment, as well as footwear and clothing. Chinese imports from the EU are mainly machinery and transport equipment, chemical products and miscellaneous manufactured articles. Hong Kong plays a unique role in intermediating and facilitating trade between China and the rest of the world. Mainland Chinese companies sell goods to Hong Kong which re-exports them at marked up prices. Majority of exports from Hong Kong are re-exports.

China's total Imports in 2024 were valued at US$2.59 Trillion, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. China's main import partners were: South Korea, the United States and Japan. The top three import commodities were: Electrical, electronic equipment; Mineral fuels, oils, distillation products and Ores slag and ash. Total Exports were valued at US$3.58 Trillion. In 2024, China had a trade surplus of US$991.41 Billion.

Key information about China Export to Import Ratio

• China Export to Import Ratio was reported at 133.003 % in Dec 2023.
• This records an increase from the previous number of 130.596 % for Nov 2023.
• China Export to Import Ratio data is updated monthly, averaging 117.312 % from Jan 1992 to Dec 2023, with 384 observations.
• The data reached an all-time high of 176.127 % in Jan 2009 and a record low of 56.476 % in Feb 2020.
• China Export to Import Ratio data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
• The data is categorized under Global Database’s China – Table CN.OECD.MEI: Export to Import Ratio: Non OECD Member.

Quantities of imports or exports are recorded in terms of units of quantity as specified in the Nomenclature for China Customs Statistics. The weight recorded represents the net weight of goods. Imports are valued on a cif basis and exports on a fob basis. Since 1980, the compilation of Customs statistics follows the concepts and definitions recommended by the United Nations, that is International Merchandise Trade Statistics: Concepts and Definitions, Rev. 2, New York, UN, 1998 (IMTS). Data include value of total imports and exports in million US dollars.

In May 2025, the total value of imports to China amounted to around ***** billion U.S. dollars. This indicated a slight decrease in import value compared to the same period of the previous year. Import trade partners As of 2023, China was the world’s second-largest importer of merchandise goods, representing **** percent of worldwide imports. Over the last decade, the value of imports to China has increased significantly.In 2024, ASEAN and the European Union were China’s most important import trade partners, with an import value of about **** trillion yuan and **** trillion yuan respectively. About ** percent of China’s imports from the European Union were manufactured goods; the main import commodities to China were machinery and transport equipment. Trade balance With a merchandise trade surplus of more than *** billion U.S. dollars in 2023, China is still the nation with the highest trade surplus worldwide. Despite the pandemic, China exported nearly **** trillion U.S. dollar-worth of goods in 2024, setting another record in history. Nevertheless, a rising number of economists have estimated a downturn in China's economic development recently.

China Imports from United States was US$164.59 Billion during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. China Imports from United States - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on July of 2025.

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Key information about China Total Imports

• China Total Imports recorded 230.8 USD bn in Dec 2024, compared with a value of 214.9 USD bn in the previous month
• China Total Imports data is updated monthly, available from Jan 1992 to Dec 2024, with an average number of 86.8 USD bn
• The data reached an all-time high of 253.8 USD bn in Nov 2021 and a record low of 3.0 USD bn in Jan 1992

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Further information about China Total Imports

• In the latest reports, China Total Imports grew 20.8 % YoY in Dec 2024
• Total Exports grew 28.1 % YoY, to 335.6 USD bn in Dec 2024
• China Trade Balance recorded a surplus of 104.8 USD bn in Dec 2024

Key information about Mexico Total Imports from China

• Mexico Total Imports from China recorded 10.419 USD bn in Dec 2024, compared with 11.224 USD bn in the previous month
• Mexico Total Imports from China data is updated monthly, available from Jan 1993 to Dec 2024, with an averaged value of 2.792 USD bn
• The data reached an all-time high of 12.538 USD bn in Oct 2024 and a record low of 23.569 USD mn in May 1993

The Bank of Mexico provides monthly Total Imports from China, FOB, in USD.

In 2024, exports from the European Union accounted for approximately 10.4 percent of the Chinese import volume. The ASEAN region became China's largest trading partner for merchandise making up 15.3 percent of total imports that year.

Key information about Japan Total Imports from China

• Japan Total Imports from China recorded 11.381 USD bn in Feb 2025, compared with 16.721 USD bn in the previous month
• Japan Total Imports from China data is updated monthly, available from Feb 1960 to Feb 2025, with an averaged value of 1.439 USD bn
• The data reached an all-time high of 18.553 USD bn in Jan 2022 and a record low of 1.100 USD mn in Apr 1961

CEIC converts monthly Total Imports from China into USD. The Ministry of Finance provides Total Imports from China, CIF, in local currency. The Federal Reserve Board average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. Total Imports from China prior to January 1985 is sourced from the International Monetary Fund.

This statistic shows the share of China's merchandise and service imports in global imports from 2016 to 2023. In 2023, China imported around *** percent of all global commercial services.

China trade to gdp ratio for 2023 was 37.32%, a 1.03% decline from 2022.

<ul style='margin-top:20px;'>

<li>China trade to gdp ratio for 2022 was <strong>38.35%</strong>, a <strong>1.05% increase</strong> from 2021.</li>
<li>China trade to gdp ratio for 2021 was <strong>37.30%</strong>, a <strong>2.55% increase</strong> from 2020.</li>
<li>China trade to gdp ratio for 2020 was <strong>34.75%</strong>, a <strong>1.14% decline</strong> from 2019.</li>
</ul>Trade is the sum of exports and imports of goods and services measured as a share of gross domestic product.

China Import: YoY data was reported at -4.300 % in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1.500 % for Feb 2025. China Import: YoY data is updated monthly, averaging 4.700 % from Jan 2007 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 219 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 85.500 % in Jan 2010 and a record low of -43.100 % in Jan 2009. China Import: YoY data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by General Administration of Customs. The data is categorized under Global Database’s China – Table CN.JA: USD: Trade: Value.

China Exports Price Index: Commodity data was reported at 1.825 Index, 2015 in 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 1.815 Index, 2015 for 2024. China Exports Price Index: Commodity data is updated yearly, averaging 1.006 Index, 2015 from Dec 1988 (Median) to 2025, with 38 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.846 Index, 2015 in 2022 and a record low of 0.224 Index, 2015 in 1988. China Exports Price Index: Commodity data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s China – Table CN.OECD.EO: Exports and Imports Price Index: Forecast: Non OECD Member: Annual. PXNW - Price of commodity exportsIndex, OECD reference year OECD calculation, see OECD Economic Outlook database documentation

China Imports from Japan was US$156.24 Billion during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. China Imports from Japan - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on June of 2025.

Key information about China Imports: Telecommunication Equipment

• China Imports: Telecommunication Equipment was reported at 35,799,818.767 USD th in Dec 2023
• This records a decrease from the previous number of 36,831,482.631 USD th for Dec 2022
• China Imports: Telecommunication Equipment data is updated yearly, averaging 23,185,691.376 USD th from Dec 1995 to 2023, with 29 observations
• The data reached an all-time high of 61,151,827.985 USD th in 2015 and a record low of 5,415,719.135 USD th in 1996
• China Imports: Telecommunication Equipment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
• The data is categorized under World Trend Plus’s Association: Electronic Sector – Table RF.UNCTAD.TE: Telecommunication Equipment: Import Value

Graph and download economic data for Import Price Index by Origin (NAICS): All Industries for China (CHNTOT) from Dec 2003 to May 2025 about imports, China, commodities, price index, indexes, price, and USA.

Israel Imports: Asia: China data was reported at 1.275 USD bn in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 1.071 USD bn for Feb 2025. Israel Imports: Asia: China data is updated monthly, averaging 207.800 USD mn from Jan 1988 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 447 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.002 USD bn in Dec 2024 and a record low of 0.000 USD mn in Apr 1992. Israel Imports: Asia: China data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Israel – Table IL.JA021: Imports: by Country. As of July 1997 the data on trade with Hong Kong SAR (China) should be added to the data on China. [COVID-19-IMPACT]

Key information about Taiwan Total Imports from China

• Taiwan Total Imports from China recorded 5.843 USD bn in Feb 2025, compared with 6.065 USD bn in the previous month
• Taiwan Total Imports from China data is updated monthly, available from Jul 1991 to Feb 2025, with an averaged value of 2.328 USD bn
• The data reached an all-time high of 8.172 USD bn in May 2022 and a record low of 41.645 USD mn in Sep 1991

The Ministry of Finance provides Total Imports from China, CIF, in USD.