The average for 2023 based on 154 countries was 0.65 percent. The highest value was in China: 11.76 percent and the lowest value was in Burundi: 0 percent. The indicator is available from 1990 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

China Share in World Trade: Country's Trade: expressed in USD Volume data was reported at 0.126 % in 2026. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.124 % for 2025. China Share in World Trade: Country's Trade: expressed in USD Volume data is updated yearly, averaging 0.057 % from Dec 1982 (Median) to 2026, with 45 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.126 % in 2026 and a record low of 0.009 % in 1982. China Share in World Trade: Country's Trade: expressed in USD Volume 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: Trade Statistics: Share in World Trade and Performance Indicators: Forecast: Non OECD Member: Annual. SHTGSVD - Share of country's trade, volume (in USD at OECD reference year prices) in world trade OECD calculation, see OECD Economic Outlook database documentation

India IN: Share in World Trade: Country's Trade: expressed in USD Volume data was reported at 0.029 % in 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.029 % for 2024. India IN: Share in World Trade: Country's Trade: expressed in USD Volume data is updated yearly, averaging 0.021 % from Dec 1996 (Median) to 2025, with 30 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.029 % in 2025 and a record low of 0.008 % in 1997. India IN: Share in World Trade: Country's Trade: expressed in USD Volume 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 India – Table IN.OECD.EO: Trade Statistics: Share in World Trade and Performance Indicators: Forecast: Non OECD Member: Annual. SHTGSVD - Share of country's trade, volume (in USD at OECD reference year prices) in world trade OECD calculation, see OECD Economic Outlook database documentation

The European Union's share of both world exports and imports has on average been falling for the past two decades. During this time, the EU opened up a small trade deficit during the years around the Great Recession and the Eurozone crisis, before sustaining a large surplus in the years after 2011. This surplus was driven by exporting countries such as Germany who specialize in exporting products such as chemicals, manufactured products and heavy machinery, while the cost competitiveness of EU exporters was maintained by a decade which saw little real wage growth for EU workers. On the other hand, the EU also imported heavy manufactured goods, while being a notable energy and fuel importer. The economic problems experienced in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022 led to Europe once more opening up a trade deficit, while this once more became a surplus in 2023 and 2024, as Europe's share of world imports sank bank to 14.4 percent and the exports to 15.8 percent.

The average for 2023 based on 153 countries was 94.91 percent. The highest value was in Luxembourg: 386.03 percent and the lowest value was in Sudan: 6.77 percent. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

The statistic shows the share of selected countries and regions in cross-border services trade in 2021. In that year, the United States' share in cross-border services exports was 12.9 percent. Its share in cross-border services imports amounted to 9.5 percent.

The average for 2023 based on 137 countries was -3.03 percent. The highest value was in Macao: 43.36 percent and the lowest value was in Kiribati: -85.09 percent. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

Trade (% of GDP) in World was reported at 56.56 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. World - Trade (% of GDP) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

International trade is an increasingly important component of the European economy. Since its early foundations were laid by the European Coal & Steel Community (ECSC) founded in 1951, trade between European member states has been at the core of the European project. International trade, that is, trade which the European Union does externally with countries who are not member states, has become a greater focus of the bloc in recent years, as the EU attempts to increase the global reach of its companies, while reaping the benefits of cheaper imports. The EU has put particular importance on reaching trade agreements with partners outside the union, as this removes trade barriers such as tariffs, quotas, as well as non-tariff barriers (such as regulations, licenses, and sanctions) which hamper trade activity. EU Trade Deals Recent trade agreements include the Comprehensive Economic & Trade Agreement with Canada (while not ratified by the member states' parliaments, it had been effectively in force since 2017) and the Japan-EU Economic partnership agreement, in force since 2019. The most significant regions which the EU has not concluded free trade agreements with are the United States, Russia, and China. The Transatlantic Trade & Investment Partnership (TTIP) between the U.S. and EU broke down at the negotiation stage, with powerful economic & political actors on the European side, such as trade unions, opposing the deal from the beginning, while the election of Donald Trump as President of the U.S. effectively ended any hopes of the deal being completed due to his "America First" trade policies. With the increasing geopolitical and economic competition between the U.S. and China, the EU now finds itself caught between the two superpowers, and is unlikely to be able to conclude a trade agreement with either without antagonizing the other country. EU trade with Russia, on the other hand, has broken down in light of Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022 and the subsequent sanctions imposed by the European member states.

The United States' total Imports in 2024 were valued at US$3.36 Trillion, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. The United States' main import partners were: Mexico, China and Canada. The top three import commodities were: Machinery, nuclear reactors, boilers; Electrical, electronic equipment and Vehicles other than railway, tramway. Total Exports were valued at US$2.06 Trillion. In 2024, The United States had a trade deficit of US$1.29 Trillion.

In 2022, the global trade value of goods exported throughout the world amounted to approximately 24.9 trillion U.S. dollars at current prices. In comparison, this figure stood at around 6.45 trillion U.S. dollars in 2000. The rise in the value of goods exported around the world reflects developments in international trade, globalization, and advances in technology.

Export trade
Global trade refers to the exchange of capital, goods and services between different countries and territories. The export of trade goods refers to goods sold internationally which were grown, produced, or manufactured in another country.

Who are the leading importers and exporters of trade goods?
In 2021, China was the largest source of goods exported around the world, with total merchandise exports valuing approximately 3.37 trillion U.S. dollars. That year, China was responsible for almost 15 percent of all trade goods exported around the world. The United States was the second largest exporters of goods that year. The United States was the leading importer of merchandise in the world as of 2021. That year, the global superpower accounted for 13 percent of the world’s merchandise imports.

The value of exports from China amounted to almost 3.6 trillion U.S. dollars in 2024, meaning that it was, by far, the country with the highest exports worldwide that year. China's export market The value of goods exported from China increased rapidly from 2020 to 2021. By 2024, China accounted for about 14.33 percent of global merchandise exports and about five percent of global service exports. The leading export products of China were machinery and transport equipment, with an export value of about 1.65 trillion U.S. dollars in 2023. U.S. export market The United States recorded an export value of over two trillion U.S. dollars in 2024, making it the world's second-largest exporter. The main trading partners of the U.S. are Canada, Mexico, and China. In 2022, among the products exported by the U.S., petroleum and coal saw the largest growth in export value at 60 percent. Texas and California were the top two U.S. states ranked by value of exports in 2024. Texas ranked first with exports valued at 455 billion U.S. dollars. As far as global imports are concerned, the United States was the leading country as of 2023, with an import value of about 3.17 trillion U.S. dollars.

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.

Slovakia SK: Share in World Trade: Country's Trade: expressed in USD Volume data was reported at 0.004 % in Dec 2026. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.004 % for Sep 2026. Slovakia SK: Share in World Trade: Country's Trade: expressed in USD Volume data is updated quarterly, averaging 0.004 % from Mar 1992 (Median) to Dec 2026, with 140 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.004 % in Mar 2021 and a record low of 0.002 % in Mar 2000. Slovakia SK: Share in World Trade: Country's Trade: expressed in USD Volume 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 Slovakia – Table SK.OECD.EO: Trade Statistics: Share in World Trade and Performance Indicators: Forecast: OECD Member: Quarterly. SHTGSVD - Share of country's trade, volume (in USD at OECD reference year prices) in world trade OECD calculation, see OECD Economic Outlook database documentation

The average for 2024 based on 36 countries was -2.09 percent. The highest value was in Gabon: 36.08 percent and the lowest value was in Namibia: -26.34 percent. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2024. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

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.

The United States' total Exports in 2024 were valued at US$2.06 Trillion, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. The United States' main export partners were: Canada, Mexico and China. The top three export commodities were: Mineral fuels, oils, distillation products; Machinery, nuclear reactors, boilers and Electrical, electronic equipment. Total Imports were valued at US$3.36 Trillion. In 2024, The United States had a trade deficit of US$1.29 Trillion.

CA: Share in World Trade: Country's Trade: expressed in USD Volume data was reported at 0.022 % in 2026. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.023 % for 2025. CA: Share in World Trade: Country's Trade: expressed in USD Volume data is updated yearly, averaging 0.033 % from Dec 1982 (Median) to 2026, with 45 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.041 % in 1999 and a record low of 0.022 % in 2026. CA: Share in World Trade: Country's Trade: expressed in USD Volume 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 Canada – Table CA.OECD.EO: Trade Statistics: Share in World Trade and Performance Indicators: Forecast: OECD Member: Annual. SHTGSVD - Share of country's trade, volume (in USD at OECD reference year prices) in world trade OECD calculation, see OECD Economic Outlook database documentation

Indonesia ID: Share in World Trade: Country's Trade: expressed in USD Volume data was reported at 0.010 % in 2026. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.010 % for 2025. Indonesia ID: Share in World Trade: Country's Trade: expressed in USD Volume data is updated yearly, averaging 0.009 % from Dec 1995 (Median) to 2026, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.011 % in 1997 and a record low of 0.006 % in 1999. Indonesia ID: Share in World Trade: Country's Trade: expressed in USD Volume 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 Indonesia – Table ID.OECD.EO: Trade Statistics: Share in World Trade and Performance Indicators: Forecast: Non OECD Member: Annual. SHTGSVD - Share of country's trade, volume (in USD at OECD reference year prices) in world trade OECD calculation, see OECD Economic Outlook database documentation

The data describes year-wise Export (Good) growth and share in world exports for them including Merchandise exports, Annual growth rate, Compound annual growth rate, Share in world exports, Change in share over the time period spanning the year 2002 to 2016.

Note: Figures of exports given above are of export from respective countries to the world.