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 July of 2025.

In May 2025, China’s total exports surged by *** percent year-over-year. This marked a strong rebound from the contraction seen in the previous month.Export industry developmentIn the past decade, China has been the largest exporter of goods in the world, accounting for nearly ***** percent of the total global merchandise exports as of 2023. The country’s exports dropped significantly the year after the global financial crisis of 2007-2008, yet reached its record growth of 31.3 percent in 2010. Chinese export growth has been decelerating as a result of the Sino-U.S. trade war between 2017 and 2020. The outbreak of the global Coronavirus pandemic, however, provided the country with a new opportunity in its export trade. That year, China recorded over ** percent year-on-year growth in exports.Export partnersASEAN countries, the the United States, and European Union were China’s leading export trade partners in 2024. These regions accounted for around ********** of all exports from China that year. That year, China also hit another record for exports to countries along the BRI (belt-and-road initiative).

Exports YoY in China decreased to 4.80 percent in May from 8.10 percent in April of 2025. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for China Exports YoY.

Key information about China Total Exports

• China Total Exports expanded 28.1 % YoY in Oct 2021, compared with an increase of 30.0 % YoY in the previous month
• China Total Exports Growth data is updated monthly, available from May 2009 to Oct 2021, with an averaged rate of 7.7 %
• The data reached an all-time high of 59.1 % in Feb 2010 and a record low of -24.4 % in Jun 2009

Further information about China Total Exports

• In the latest reports, China Total Exports recorded 335.6 USD bn in Dec 2024
• Total Imports recorded 230.8 USD bn in Dec 2024, which registered an increase of 20.8 % year on year
• China Trade Balance recorded a surplus of 104.8 USD bn in Dec 2024

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.

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.

Key information about Japan Total Exports to China

• Japan Total Exports to China recorded 10.149 USD bn in Feb 2025, compared with 7.504 USD bn in the previous month
• Japan Total Exports to China data is updated monthly, available from Jan 1960 to Feb 2025, with an averaged value of 1.107 USD bn
• The data reached an all-time high of 15.421 USD bn in Dec 2010 and a record low of 0.100 USD mn in Feb 1961

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

Key information about Germany Total Exports to China

• Germany Total Exports to China recorded 6.345 USD bn in Dec 2024, compared with 7.107 USD bn in the previous month
• Germany Total Exports to China data is updated monthly, available from Jan 2000 to Dec 2024, with an averaged value of 6.698 USD bn
• The data reached an all-time high of 12.280 USD bn in Mar 2021 and a record low of 547.438 USD mn in Jan 2000

CEIC converts monthly Total Exports to China into USD. Statistisches Bundesamt provides Total Exports to China, FOB, in EUR. The Federal Reserve Board average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions.

Key information about Mexico Total Exports to China

• Mexico Total Exports to China recorded 785.668 USD mn in Jan 2025, compared with 883.834 USD mn in the previous month
• Mexico Total Exports to China data is updated monthly, available from Jan 1993 to Jan 2025, with an averaged value of 189.068 USD mn
• The data reached an all-time high of 1.293 USD bn in Jun 2023 and a record low of 0.088 USD mn in Feb 1993

The Bank of Mexico provides monthly Total Exports to China, FOB, in USD.

Key information about Iran Total Exports to China

• Iran Total Exports to China recorded 374.148 USD mn in Nov 2024, compared with 379.199 USD mn in the previous month
• Iran Total Exports to China data is updated monthly, available from Dec 1990 to Nov 2024, with an averaged value of 425.988 USD mn
• The data reached an all-time high of 3.060 USD bn in Apr 2014 and a record low of 0.033 USD mn in Nov 1991

The International Monetary Fund provides monthly Total Exports to China, FOB, in USD.

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

Key information about Canada Total Exports to China

• Canada Total Exports to China recorded 2.133 USD bn in Jan 2025, compared with 1.594 USD bn in the previous month
• Canada Total Exports to China data is updated monthly, available from Jan 1997 to Jan 2025, with an averaged value of 1.257 USD bn
• The data reached an all-time high of 2.517 USD bn in Oct 2022 and a record low of 91.099 USD mn in Aug 1998

CEIC converts monthly Total Exports to China into USD. Statistics Canada provides Total Exports to China, FOB, in local currency. The Federal Reserve Board average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions.

Key information about China Total Exports to USA

• China Total Exports to USA recorded 48.830 USD bn in Dec 2024, compared with 47.309 USD bn in the previous Nov 2024
• China Total Exports to USA data is updated monthly, available from Jan 1981 to Dec 2024, with an averaged value of 6.676 USD bn
• The data reached an all-time high of 57.397 USD bn in Sep 2021 and a record low of 78.416 USD mn in Feb 1981

CEIC extends history for monthly Total Exports to USA. The General Administration of Customs provides Total Exports to USA, FOB, in USD. Total Exports to USA prior to January 1993 is sourced from the International Monetary Fund.

China Export: Printer (incl Multi-functional Peripheral) data was reported at 650.305 USD mn in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 509.534 USD mn for Feb 2025. China Export: Printer (incl Multi-functional Peripheral) data is updated monthly, averaging 847.196 USD mn from Jan 2008 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 207 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.563 USD bn in Aug 2010 and a record low of 272.993 USD mn in Feb 2020. China Export: Printer (incl Multi-functional Peripheral) data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by General Administration of Customs. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s International Trade – Table CN.JA: USD: Export by Major Commodity: Value.

Key information about Russia Total Exports to China

• Russia Total Exports to China recorded 5.805 USD bn in Jan 2022, compared with 6.394 USD bn in the previous month
• Russia Total Exports to China data is updated monthly, available from Mar 2004 to Jan 2022, with an averaged value of 2.565 USD bn
• The data reached an all-time high of 6.643 USD bn in Nov 2021 and a record low of 634.500 USD mn in Jan 2005

CEIC de-accumulates monthly Total Exports to China. Federal Customs Service provides year-to-date Total Exports to China, FOB, in USD.

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China Export: Refrigerator data was reported at 913.197 USD mn in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 696.629 USD mn for Feb 2025. China Export: Refrigerator data is updated monthly, averaging 495.609 USD mn from Jan 2008 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 207 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 932.752 USD mn in Jun 2024 and a record low of 160.560 USD mn in Feb 2009. China Export: Refrigerator data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by General Administration of Customs. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s International Trade – Table CN.JA: USD: Export by Major Commodity: Value.

Key information about Kazakhstan Total Exports to China

• Kazakhstan Total Exports to China recorded 1.410 USD bn in Dec 2024, compared with 1.223 USD bn in the previous month
• Kazakhstan Total Exports to China data is updated monthly, available from Apr 2004 to Dec 2024, with an averaged value of 658.600 USD mn
• The data reached an all-time high of 2.301 USD bn in Sep 2011 and a record low of -59.666 USD mn in Dec 2012

CEIC de-accumulates monthly Total Exports to China. The Bureau of National Statistics of the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms of the Republic of Kazakhstan provides year-to-date Total Exports to China, FOB, in USD.

Key information about Nepal Total Exports to China

• Nepal Total Exports to China recorded 0.662 USD mn in Feb 2025, compared with 1.290 USD mn in the previous month
• Nepal Total Exports to China data is updated monthly, available from Apr 2013 to Feb 2025, with an averaged value of 1.251 USD mn
• The data reached an all-time high of 7.859 USD mn in Dec 2024 and a record low of -2.363 USD mn in Jul 2018

CEIC converts monthly Total Exports to China into USD. Nepal Rastra Bank provides Total Exports to China, FOB, in local currency. Nepal Rastra Bank average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions.