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 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.

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 April 2025, the value of the U.S. imports from China amounted to approximately ***** billion U.S. dollars. In the first four months of 2025, imports from China to the U.S. totaled ****** billion U.S. dollars.

Graph and download economic data for International Trade: Ratio: Exports to Imports: Total for China (XTEITT01CNM156S) from Jan 1992 to Oct 2023 about ratio, imports, China, exports, and trade.

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 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 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.

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.

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.

Japan Imports from China was US$167.12 Billion during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. Japan Imports from China - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on June of 2025.

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.

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 European Union Total Imports from China

• European Union Total Imports from China recorded 46.171 USD bn in Dec 2024, compared with 47.665 USD bn in the previous month
• European Union Total Imports from China data is updated monthly, available from Jan 2002 to Dec 2024, with an averaged value of 27.597 USD bn
• The data reached an all-time high of 57.752 USD bn in Mar 2022 and a record low of 5.020 USD bn in Jan 2002

CEIC converts monthly Total Imports from China into USD. Eurostat provides Total Imports from China, CIF, in EUR. The Federal Reserve Board average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. European Union stands for EU27 excluding UK.

In 2024, computers were among the leading import goods from China to the United States with a total value of **** billion U.S. dollars. Passenger cars remained high on the list, as well as toys, games, and sporting goods.

China Automobile: Imports: Total data was reported at 3.664 USD bn in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 3.530 USD bn for Feb 2025. China Automobile: Imports: Total data is updated monthly, averaging 5.916 USD bn from Jan 2003 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 267 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11.061 USD bn in Jul 2018 and a record low of 370.294 USD mn in Feb 2003. China Automobile: Imports: Total 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.RAE: Automobile Import: Monthly. [COVID-19-IMPACT]

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.

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.

Key information about Vietnam Total Imports from China

• Vietnam Total Imports from China recorded 11.287 USD bn in Feb 2025, compared with 12.047 USD bn in the previous month
• Vietnam Total Imports from China data is updated monthly, available from Jan 1991 to Feb 2025, with an averaged value of 1.135 USD bn
• The data reached an all-time high of 13.492 USD bn in Dec 2024 and a record low of 0.152 USD mn in Oct 1991

CEIC extends history for monthly Total Imports from China. Vietnam Customs provides Total Imports from China, CIF, in USD. Total Imports from China prior to January 2013 is sourced from the International Monetary Fund.