In this article, we explore China's top 10 major imports and exports to the world.
China’s Top 10 Major Imports
No. 1 - Electrical Machinery & Equipment
Electrical machinery and equipment stood at the top of the list with a substantial value of US$644.7 billion, accounting for 23.7% of the total imports. Notably, Japan contributed $1.2 billion to this category.
No. 2 - Mineral Fuels
Mineral fuels, including oil, were also a significant import category, amounting to $535.3 billion, which constituted 19.7% of the total imports. Saudi Arabia emerged as a prominent supplier in this sector.
No. 3 - Ores, Slag, Ash
In third place, is the import of ores, slag, and ash, reaching $224.7 billion and making up 8.3% of the total imports. Within this category, Australia's jewelry exports played a notable role, amounting to $95.7 billion.
No. 4 - Machinery
Machinery, including computers, represented $202.1 billion in imports, accounting for 7.4% of the total. The United States played a significant role as a supplier in this category, with exports valued at $913 million.
No. 5 - Gems & Precious Metals
Coming in the fifth place, gems and precious metals accounted for $103.7 billion in imports, contributing to 3.8% of the total. Burma stood out as a noteworthy source of these goods with an export amounting $1.06 billion.
No. 6 - Optical, Technical & Medical Apparatus
Optical, technical, and medical apparatus constituted $82 billion in imports, making up 3% of the total. The United States was a major contributor to this category, with exports valued at $30.2 billion.
No. 7 - Vehicles
Vehicles amounted to $80.8 billion in imports, representing 3% of the total. Germany emerged as a notable supplier, with exports valued at $19.5 billion.
No. 8 - Plastics & Plastic Articles
Plastics and plastic articles accounted for $75.2 billion in imports, contributing to 2.8% of the total. Unfortunately, there is no specific data available regarding the sources of these imports.
No. 9 - Copper Imports
Copper imports reached $68.7 billion, making up 2.5% of the total. Russia, with electrical wires valued at $852 million, played a significant role in this category.
No. 10 - Oil Seeds
Finally, oil seeds represented $68.6 billion in imports, contributing to 2.5% of the total. Brazil's food exports played a prominent role in supplying this commodity.
China’s Top 10 Major Exports:
No. 1 - Electrical Machinery & Equipment
Electrical machinery and equipment represent a dominant export category, amounting to a staggering US$954.8 billion, which constitutes 26.6% of China's total exports. Notably, the United States emerges as a prominent importer in this sector, with imports valued at $5.26 billion.
No. 2 - Machinery
Machinery, including computers, also holds a substantial share in China's exports, accounting for $552 billion or 15.4% of the total. Once again, the United States stands out as a significant market for Chinese machinery exports, with imports valued at $57.4 billion.
No. 3 - Vehicles
Vehicles represent another notable export category, amounting to $150.2 billion or 4.2% of the total. Belgium emerges as a prominent importer of Chinese vehicles, with imports valued at $3.03 billion.
No. 4 - Plastics & Plastic Articles
China's prowess in the production of plastics and plastic articles is evident in its export figures, with a value of $143.5 billion, contributing to 4% of the total exports. The United States plays a vital role as a major importer of Chinese plastic products, with imports valued at $5.12 billion.
No. 5 - Furniture, Bedding, Lighting, Signs and Prefabricated Buildings
The export of furniture, bedding, lighting, signs, and prefabricated buildings from China accounts for $130.9 billion or 3.6% of the total. Unsurprisingly, the United States holds a significant position as an importer in this category, with imports valued at $9.64 billion.
No. 6 - Articles of Iron of Steel
Articles of iron or steel contribute $110.3 billion to China's exports, representing 3.1% of the total. In this sector, Japan plays a significant role as a major importer, particularly for construction-related iron and steel products, with imports valued at $1.43 billion.
No. 7 - Toys & Games
Toys and games hold a prominent position in China's exports, with a value of $103.3 billion, contributing to 2.9% of the total. The United States is the primary destination for Chinese toys and games, with imports valued at a substantial $48.4 billion.
No. 8 - Organic Chemicals
China's export of organic chemicals stands at $101.9 billion, accounting for 2.8% of the total. Biochemistry products, particularly medicines, are in high demand from the United States, with imports valued at $3.14 billion.
No. 9 - Knit, Crochet Clothing & Accessories
Knit or crochet clothing and accessories contribute $90.9 billion or 2.5% of China's exports. Once again, the United States plays a significant role as an importer of Chinese textiles and fashion items.
No. 10 - Iron & Steel
Finally, China's export of iron and steel amounts to $77.3 billion, representing 2.2% of the total. Japan, with a focus on road construction, imports iron and steel products from China worth $1.43 billion.