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’s accession to the WTO accelerated its shift from the “workshop of the world” to a central node of manufacturing, production and demand.
As the world’s leading importer, U.S. imports over nearly four decades have reflected the evolving patterns of global trade.
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.
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.
Asia remains China’s main export destination, though its share has eased slightly.
Metals, agricultural goods and food products led export gains, while food, textiles and manufactured inputs rose fastest on the import side.
ANDAMAN PARTNERS presents an overview of the maritime arteries through which much of the world’s energy and trade flows.
ANDAMAN PARTNERS presents a snapshot of global trade in coal, natural gas, crude oil and refined petroleum products in 2024.
Asia’s share of global imports is dominant across key industrial commodities, with China driving regional demand and shaping global supply chains.
ANDAMAN PARTNERS maps the global metals trade, where a handful of countries dominate and China sits at the centre.