Global Leaders in Agricultural and Food Trade in 2024
The EU dominates both markets, while the U.S. and Brazil remain strong exporters. China plays a larger role as an importer.
From Concentration to Global Reach: China’s Export Markets, 1995-2024
In 1995, nearly four-fifths of China’s exports went to just ten economies. By 2024, the top-ten's share was reduced to 51%.
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.
China’s Long-Term Impact on Global Trade and the Reconfiguration of the World Economy
China’s rise from a minor exporter to the centre of global manufacturing redefined world trade flows, reshaped supply chains and forced the global economy to evolve.
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.
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.
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