Export scale and balance
Start with the latest reported trade position
In 2024, China recorded $3.5T in exports and $2.3T in imports. The resulting $1.2T trade balance gives the latest country-level position a clear context.
Exports changed +6% year on year and show a calculated +2.8% three-year CAGR. CAGR is an annualized comparison of reported values, not a forecast.
