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.
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.
China’s Export Map, 2014-2024: Asia Still Dominant, Europe Rising
Asia remains China’s main export destination, though its share has eased slightly.
Trade Crossroads of the World: The Strategic Rise of ASEAN’s Exports
The 11 ASEAN economies are integrated into a diverse bloc in Southeast Asia, a region that is now the world’s leading conduit between East and West.
The World’s Most Dynamic Export Economies
Vietnam, Ireland and the UAE led export growth among large economies, while Djibouti, Guyana and Armenia stood out among smaller exporters.
Oil, Metals and Electronics: The Rapid Growth of India’s Imports
India’s imports have grown prodigiously since 2000, reflecting the transformation of the country’s economy.
China’s Exports: Africa Surging, North America Stalling
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.
Microchips, Oil and Soybeans: The Global Impact of China’s Imports
What China buys and where it buys it have reshaped supply chains, commodity flows and trade balances worldwide.