China’s Exports Grow in Emerging Markets, Decline in the U.S. 📈

What We’re Showing

This graphic shows how China continues to deepen its economic ties away from the United States over the last decades. The data comes from World Integrated Trade Solutions, as of October 2024. 

Key Takeaways

• Since 2000, China's exports have experienced remarkable growth, transforming the country into a global trade powerhouse.
• The country's exports expanded significantly in both volume and value, playing a crucial role in economic development and integration into the global economy.
• China has strategically increased exports to South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa under its Belt and Road Initiative.
• Underscoring recent tensions, U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a tariff of up to 60% on all goods imported from China to the U.S.