In December 2024, the trade surplus in China amounted to approximately 104.84 billion U.S. dollars. A positive value implies a trade surplus, a negative trade balance implies a trade deficit. International trade in China China surpassed the United States as the worlds’ largest goods trading economy in 2013. Despite the impacts of the global coronavirus pandemic, the total value of China’s imports and exports amounted to more than 6.1 trillion U.S. dollars in 2024.China has become a vital trade partner for many economies. In 2023, over 427 billion U.S. dollars worth of the United States’ imports originated in China, making China its second-largest import partner. A trade surplus occurs when exports of a country exceed its imports. It leads to a net inflow of domestic currency from foreign countries. The trade balance is a major growth factor for an economy. Because of running a large trade surplus, China holds a vast amount of foreign exchange reserves. Foreign exchange reserves may be viewed as a sign of national strength, but also represent a form of forced savings on the people. China was the country with the highest trade surplus of approximately 823.22 billion U.S. dollars as of 2023.

Japan recorded a trade surplus of 584.50 JPY Billion in February of 2025. This dataset provides - Japan Balance of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

China recorded a trade surplus of 104.84 USD Billion in December of 2024. This dataset provides - China Balance of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Key information about Israel's Trade Balance

• Israel's Trade Balance recorded a deficit of 4.3 USD bn in Dec 2024, compared with a deficit of 2.8 USD bn in the previous month
• Israel's Trade Balance data is updated monthly, available from Jan 1988 to Dec 2024, with an averaged value of -741.7 USD mn
• The data reached an all-time high of 113.8 USD mn in May 2009 and a record low of -5.2 USD bn in May 2022

• In the latest reports, Israel's Total Exports reached 4.8 USD bn in Nov 2024, an increase of 25.8% YoY (year-on-year)
• Total Imports recorded 9.5 USD bn in Dec 2024, an increase of 25.8% YoY (year-on-year)

This statistic shows the 20 countries with the highest trade surplus worldwide in 2023. In 2023, China was the country with the highest trade surplus with approximately 823.22 billion U.S. dollars. The leading trade nations Typically a trade surplus indicates a sign of economic success and a trade deficit indicates an economic weakness. However, if that were true, then the top four, China, Germany, Russia and Ireland, would be considered the best performing countries in the world. However, this would mean that the United States, Great Britain, India and France would be among the weakest nations considering that they are four countries with the highest trade deficit. In fact, they are leading industrial nations. While China is known for producing and exporting products at a competitive price, it has undervalued its exchange rate in order to promote exports. However, China is now working to reduce its reliance on exports even though they continue to export large and increasing quantities of goods. In the case of Germany, the value of the euro may not be high enough, however growth concerning the value of exports has slowed over the past few years. In contrast, the value of the dollar in the United States may be too high, favoring imports as opposed to exports.

United States Trade Balance: Mexico: sa data was reported at -5.837 USD bn in May 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of -6.040 USD bn for Apr 2018. United States Trade Balance: Mexico: sa data is updated monthly, averaging -5.255 USD bn from Jan 2009 (Median) to May 2018, with 113 observations. The data reached an all-time high of -3.058 USD bn in Jun 2009 and a record low of -6.636 USD bn in May 2017. United States Trade Balance: Mexico: sa data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by US Census Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.JA010: Trade Statistics: Census Basis: By Country: Trade Balance.

Indonesia recorded a trade surplus of 3120 USD Million in February of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Indonesia Balance of Trade - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

EU UK: Trade Balance: swda data was reported at -13,404.400 EUR mn in May 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of -13,219.400 EUR mn for Apr 2018. EU UK: Trade Balance: swda data is updated monthly, averaging -9,686.400 EUR mn from Jan 1999 (Median) to May 2018, with 233 observations. The data reached an all-time high of -89.000 EUR mn in May 2013 and a record low of -21,584.900 EUR mn in Sep 2016. EU UK: Trade Balance: swda data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Eurostat. The data is categorized under Global Database’s UK – Table UK.Eurostat: Trade Balance: Seasonally and Working Day Adjusted.

Germany recorded a trade surplus of 16 EUR Billion in January of 2025. This dataset provides - Germany Balance of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Turkey recorded a trade deficit of 8154 USD Million in February of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Turkey Balance of Trade - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Turkey TR: Trade Balance: Advanced Economies: Israel data was reported at 166.122 USD mn in May 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 176.176 USD mn for Apr 2018. Turkey TR: Trade Balance: Advanced Economies: Israel data is updated monthly, averaging 0.400 USD mn from Jan 1960 (Median) to May 2018, with 646 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 250.892 USD mn in Dec 2017 and a record low of -69.967 USD mn in Apr 2013. Turkey TR: Trade Balance: Advanced Economies: Israel data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Turkey – Table TR.IMF.DOT: Trade Balance: by Country: Monthly.

Euro Area recorded a trade surplus of 1032.80 EUR Million in January of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Euro Area Balance of Trade - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

United States US: Trade Balance: Advanced Economies: Norway data was reported at 71.865 USD mn in May 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of -327.864 USD mn for Apr 2018. United States US: Trade Balance: Advanced Economies: Norway data is updated monthly, averaging -66.250 USD mn from Feb 1960 (Median) to May 2018, with 698 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 229.633 USD mn in Jul 2017 and a record low of -675.100 USD mn in Jun 2005. United States US: Trade Balance: Advanced Economies: Norway data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.IMF.DOT: Trade Balance: by Country: Monthly.

San Marino Trade Balance: Emerging and Developing Economies: Sub-Saharan Africa: Mauritius data was reported at 0.000 USD mn in May 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.000 USD mn for Apr 2018. San Marino Trade Balance: Emerging and Developing Economies: Sub-Saharan Africa: Mauritius data is updated monthly, averaging 0.001 USD mn from Apr 2016 (Median) to May 2018, with 18 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.045 USD mn in Feb 2017 and a record low of 0.000 USD mn in May 2018. San Marino Trade Balance: Emerging and Developing Economies: Sub-Saharan Africa: Mauritius data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s San Marino – Table SM.IMF.DOT: Trade Balance: by Country: Monthly.

Dominica DM: Trade Balance: Emerging and Developing Economies: Western Hemisphere: Barbados data was reported at -1.746 USD mn in May 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of -0.676 USD mn for Apr 2018. Dominica DM: Trade Balance: Emerging and Developing Economies: Western Hemisphere: Barbados data is updated monthly, averaging -0.163 USD mn from Jan 1981 (Median) to May 2018, with 448 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.099 USD mn in May 1995 and a record low of -1.746 USD mn in May 2018. Dominica DM: Trade Balance: Emerging and Developing Economies: Western Hemisphere: Barbados data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Dominica – Table DM.IMF.DOT: Trade Balance: by Country: Monthly.

Malawi MW: Trade Balance: Other Countries Not Elsewhere Classified: Cuba data was reported at -0.000 USD mn in May 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of -0.000 USD mn for Apr 2018. Malawi MW: Trade Balance: Other Countries Not Elsewhere Classified: Cuba data is updated monthly, averaging -0.000 USD mn from Jan 2010 (Median) to May 2018, with 89 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.018 USD mn in May 2014 and a record low of -0.000 USD mn in May 2010. Malawi MW: Trade Balance: Other Countries Not Elsewhere Classified: Cuba data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malawi – Table MW.IMF.DOT: Trade Balance: by Country: Monthly.

Gambia GM: Trade Balance: Advanced Economies: Spain data was reported at -6.042 USD mn in May 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of -3.026 USD mn for Apr 2018. Gambia GM: Trade Balance: Advanced Economies: Spain data is updated monthly, averaging -0.248 USD mn from Jan 1978 (Median) to May 2018, with 473 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.852 USD mn in Aug 1992 and a record low of -9.490 USD mn in May 2016. Gambia GM: Trade Balance: Advanced Economies: Spain data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Gambia – Table GM.IMF.DOT: Trade Balance: by Country: Monthly.

Niger NE: Trade Balance: Advanced Economies: Taiwan data was reported at -1.302 USD mn in May 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of -0.917 USD mn for Apr 2018. Niger NE: Trade Balance: Advanced Economies: Taiwan data is updated monthly, averaging -0.053 USD mn from Jan 1981 (Median) to May 2018, with 283 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.766 USD mn in Oct 1990 and a record low of -6.490 USD mn in May 1987. Niger NE: Trade Balance: Advanced Economies: Taiwan data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Niger – Table NE.IMF.DOT: Trade Balance: by Country: Monthly.

Jamaica JM: Trade Balance: Emerging and Developing Economies: Western Hemisphere: Bolivia data was reported at -0.001 USD mn in May 2018. This stayed constant from the previous number of -0.001 USD mn for Apr 2018. Jamaica JM: Trade Balance: Emerging and Developing Economies: Western Hemisphere: Bolivia data is updated monthly, averaging -0.001 USD mn from May 1975 (Median) to May 2018, with 306 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.021 USD mn in May 2009 and a record low of -0.062 USD mn in May 1975. Jamaica JM: Trade Balance: Emerging and Developing Economies: Western Hemisphere: Bolivia data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.IMF.DOT: Trade Balance: by Country: Monthly.

United States US: Trade Balance: Advanced Economies: Korea data was reported at -1.803 USD bn in May 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of -1.617 USD bn for Apr 2018. United States US: Trade Balance: Advanced Economies: Korea data is updated monthly, averaging -267.300 USD mn from Feb 1960 (Median) to May 2018, with 698 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 626.400 USD mn in Mar 1997 and a record low of -3.283 USD bn in Apr 2016. United States US: Trade Balance: Advanced Economies: Korea data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.IMF.DOT: Trade Balance: by Country: Monthly.