China

In 2014, the value of merchandise exports of China increased moderately by 6.0 percent to reach 2342.3 bln US$, while its merchandise imports increased slightly by 0.4 percent to reach 1958.0 bln US$ (see graph 1, table 2 and table 3). The merchandise trade balance recorded a surplus of 384.3 bln US$, the largest surplus recorded (see graph 1). The largest merchandise trade balance was with MDG Developed North America at 242.2 bln US$ (see graph 4). In 2014, China was the world's top exporter of merchandise goods. Merchandise exports in China were diversified amongst partners; imports were also diversified. The top 25 partners accounted for 80 percent or more of exports and 23 partners accounted for 80 percent or more of imports (see graph 5). In 2013, the value of exports of services of China increased moderately by 7.6 percent, reaching 206.0 bln US$, while its imports of services increased substantially by 17.6 percent and reached 330.5 bln US$ (see graph 2). There was a moderate trade in services deficit of 124.5 bln US$.

الموضوعات ذات الصلة: International Trade and Finance

Countries: China