In 2024, the total value of the U.S. trade in goods with China amounted to around *** billion U.S. dollars composed of a ****** billion U.S. dollars export value and a ****** billion U.S. dollars import value. This represented a negative trade balance of ***** billion U.S. dollars.

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 December of 2025.

In July 2025, the total value of the U.S. trade in goods with China exceeded 35 billion U.S. dollars. This comprises a 9.3 billion U.S. dollar export value and around 26.41 billion U.S. dollar import value.

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.

In 2024, the total value of U.S. trade goods amounted to approximately 5.4 trillion U.S. dollars. This shows the significance and scale of international trade for the economy of the United States. In 2024, the United States imported goods valuing around 3.3 trillion U.S. dollars from international trading partners, in comparison the value of goods exported from the United States to other countries amounted to around 2.1 trillion U.S. dollars.Import and export trade The import of trade goods relate to goods brought into the United States. This typically refers to goods grown, produced, or manufactured in other countries. Imports include goods of domestic origin which have been worked on abroad before reentering the United States. The export of trade goods refer to goods sold internationally which were grown, produced, or manufactured in the United States. It also includes commodities of foreign origin which have been changed in the United States from the form in which they were imported, or which have been enhanced in value or condition by further processing or manufacturing within the United States before again being sold internationally. Leading trade partners of the United States In 2023, Mexico was the largest source of goods imported into the United States, with goods valuing approximately 475.6 billion U.S. dollars. Mexico and Canada were the second and third largest exporters of goods to the United States, respectively. In 2023, Canada was the leading destination of goods exported from the United States, with U.S. trade goods worth over 350 billion U.S. dollars exported to Canada. Mexico and China also feature at the top of the list of importers of U.S. goods.

China's total Exports in 2024 were valued at US$3.58 Trillion, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. China's main export partners were: the United States, Hong Kong and Vietnam. The top three export commodities were: Electrical, electronic equipment; Machinery, nuclear reactors, boilers and Vehicles other than railway, tramway. Total Imports were valued at US$2.59 Trillion. In 2024, China had a trade surplus of US$991.41 Billion.

China Exports to United States was US$525.65 Billion during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. China Exports to United States - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on November of 2025.

In 2024, Chinese exports of trade goods to the United States amounted to about 438.95 billion U.S. dollars; a significant increase from 1985 levels, when imports from China amounted to about 3.86 billion U.S. dollars. U.S. exports to China Compared to U.S. imports from China, the value of U.S. exports to China in 2020 amounted to 427.23billion U.S. dollars. China is the United States’ largest trading partner, while China was the United States third largest goods export market. Some of the leading exports to China in the agricultural sector included soybeans, cotton, and pork products. Texas was the leading state that exported to China in 2020 based on total value of goods exports, at 16.9 billion U.S. dollars. U.S. - China trade war The trade war between the United States and China is an economic conflict between two of the world’s largest national economies. It started in 2018 when U.S. President Donald Trump started putting tariffs and trade barriers on China, with the intent to get China to conform to Trump’s wishes. President Trump claimed that China has unfair trade businesses. As a result of this trade war, it has caused a lot of tension between the U.S. and China. Nearly half of American companies impacted by the U.S.-China trade tariffs said that the trade war increased their cost of manufacturing. The healthcare product industry has suffered the most from the trade war in regards to reduced profits.

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.

United States Imports from China of Electrical, electronic equipment was US$127.06 Billion during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. United States Imports from China of Electrical, electronic equipment - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on December of 2025.

United States Exports to China was US$143.55 Billion during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. United States Exports to China - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on December of 2025.

United States Imports: 5-Digit: Measuring, Testing and Control Instruments data was reported at 3.017 USD bn in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 2.807 USD bn for 2016. United States Imports: 5-Digit: Measuring, Testing and Control Instruments data is updated yearly, averaging 1.283 USD bn from Dec 1998 (Median) to 2017, with 20 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3.017 USD bn in 2017 and a record low of 134.298 USD mn in 1998. United States Imports: 5-Digit: Measuring, Testing and Control Instruments data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by US Census Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.JA080: Trade Statistics: China: Imports: Customs: End Use.

United States Imports: 5-Digit: Laboratory Testing & Control Instruments data was reported at 986.520 USD mn in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 964.162 USD mn for 2016. United States Imports: 5-Digit: Laboratory Testing & Control Instruments data is updated yearly, averaging 525.872 USD mn from Dec 1998 (Median) to 2017, with 20 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.097 USD bn in 2012 and a record low of 53.988 USD mn in 1999. United States Imports: 5-Digit: Laboratory Testing & Control Instruments data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by US Census Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.JA080: Trade Statistics: China: Imports: Customs: End Use.

In July 2025, the value of the U.S. imports from China amounted to approximately ***** billion U.S. dollars. In the half of 2025, imports from China to the U.S. totaled ******billion U.S. dollars.

United States Imports: 5-Digit: Newsprint data was reported at 0.065 USD mn in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.025 USD mn for 2016. United States Imports: 5-Digit: Newsprint data is updated yearly, averaging 0.014 USD mn from Dec 1998 (Median) to 2017, with 20 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.422 USD mn in 2009 and a record low of 0.000 USD mn in 2010. United States Imports: 5-Digit: Newsprint data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by US Census Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.JA080: Trade Statistics: China: Imports: Customs: End Use.

China recorded a trade surplus of 90.07 USD Billion in October of 2025. This dataset provides - China Balance of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

United States Imports: 5-Digit: Industrial Organic Chemicals data was reported at 5.305 USD bn in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 4.354 USD bn for 2016. United States Imports: 5-Digit: Industrial Organic Chemicals data is updated yearly, averaging 2.231 USD bn from Dec 1998 (Median) to 2017, with 20 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.305 USD bn in 2017 and a record low of 295.184 USD mn in 1998. United States Imports: 5-Digit: Industrial Organic Chemicals data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by US Census Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.JA080: Trade Statistics: China: Imports: Customs: End Use.

United States Imports: 5-Digit: Iron & Steel Products, Excl Advanced Manufacts data was reported at 1.930 USD bn in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 1.764 USD bn for 2016. United States Imports: 5-Digit: Iron & Steel Products, Excl Advanced Manufacts data is updated yearly, averaging 1.444 USD bn from Dec 1998 (Median) to 2017, with 20 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.246 USD bn in 2007 and a record low of 165.347 USD mn in 1998. United States Imports: 5-Digit: Iron & Steel Products, Excl Advanced Manufacts data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by US Census Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.JA080: Trade Statistics: China: Imports: Customs: End Use.

United States Imports from China of Iron and steel was US$537.11 Million during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. United States Imports from China of Iron and steel - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on December of 2025.

China Imports from United States of Headgear was US$4.29 Million during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. China Imports from United States of Headgear - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on November of 2025.