Macau, China

In 2012, the value of merchandise exports of China, Macao SAR increased substantially by 17.3 percent to reach 1.0 bln US$, while its merchandise imports increased substantially by 13.3 percent to reach 9.0 bln US$ (see graph 1, table 2 and table 3). The merchandise trade balance recorded a relatively large deficit of 8.0 bln US$ (see graph 1). The largest merchandise trade balance was with MDG Eastern Asia at -3.8 bln US$ (see graph 4). Merchandise exports in China, Macao SAR were highly concentrated amongst partners; imports were diversified. The top 3 partners accounted for 80 percent or more of exports and 8 partners accounted for 80 percent or more of imports (see graph 5). In 2011, the value of exports of services of China, Macao SAR increased substantially by 39.0 percent, reaching 39.9 bln US$, while its imports of services increased substantially by 41.1 percent and reached 10.4 bln US$ (see graph 2). There was a large trade in services surplus of 29.5 bln US$.