Data Visualisation: China’s Exports by Category and Top Ten Partners (2000-2024)
China’s rise from 4% of world exports in 2000 to nearly 16% in 2024 reflects a two-decade structural transformation.
Data Visualisation: The World’s Top Ten Exporters (1948-2024)
The world’s export landscape has been transformed over the past 80 years, from Trans-Atlantic dominance to Japan’s and China's rise and mega-trading blocs.
The Evolution of China’s Trade Structure: 1992-2024
China’s accession to the WTO accelerated its shift from the “workshop of the world” to a central node of manufacturing, production and demand.
China: The High-Speed Rail Superpower
China accounts for 70% of the world's operational high-speed rail, with a network that connects every major city and carries a billion passengers.
Why China Remains Central to Global Supply Chains: Manufacturing Value Added (1994-2024)
While manufacturing has declined steadily in the U.S., EU, Japan and Germany, China has sustained a uniquely high manufacturing share.
U.S. Imports and the Shifting Architecture of Global Trade (1987-2025)
As the world’s leading importer, U.S. imports over nearly four decades have reflected the evolving patterns of global trade.
Gold Import Spike Pushes India’s Trade Deficit to All-Time High
India’s trade deficit widened to a record USD 41.7 billion in October 2025, driven by a sharp jump in gold imports to USD 14.7 billion.
China’s Provincial Wealth in Global Context: From Beijing Rivalling Japan to Gansu Matching Moldova
Comparing the GDP per capita of China’s provinces with those of world economies reveals a full spectrum, from advanced to developing country levels.
Who Buys What From China? Five Largest Export Destinations By Category and Product
Of China’s USD 3.6 trillion in exports in 2024, these were the top five export categories and products—and the largest buyers for each.
The Four Export Clusters Producing 80% of China’s Exports
ANDAMAN PARTNERS presents a summary of China's four major export clusters.