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.
Comparing the GDP per capita of China’s provinces with those of world economies reveals a full spectrum, from advanced to developing country levels.
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.
ANDAMAN PARTNERS presents a summary of China's four major export clusters.
Asia remains China’s main export destination, though its share has eased slightly.
The interior and western regions are leading growth in 2025, while several heavyweight coastal hubs are growing below the national average.
Vietnam, Ireland and the UAE led export growth among large economies, while Djibouti, Guyana and Armenia stood out among smaller exporters.
China dominates steel production, accounting for 53% of global output and nearly 1 in 5 dollars of steel exports in 2024.
China alone accounts for a fifth of global crude oil imports while supply remains concentrated in a handful of exporters.
Africa is China’s fastest-growing export market and North America is the slowest. China’s exports to Africa are destined to eclipse those to North America.
China’s concentration of production, processing and exports has created structural dependencies with wide-ranging effects on critical industries.