China vs Germany: Net trade in goods
Net trade in goods over time
- China
- Germany
How they compare
China currently reports 1.06 trillion BoP, current US$ against 206.91 billion BoP, current US$ in Germany, a difference of 853.64 billion BoP, current US$.
That makes China's figure about 5.1 times Germany's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 36 shared years of data; in 1982 it was Germany ahead.
China ranks 1st and Germany ranks 2nd of 200 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, China averaged higher in 2 and Germany in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Germany | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | -3.58 billion BoP, current US$ | 47.84 billion BoP, current US$ | 51.42 billion BoP, current US$ | Germany |
| 1990s | 2.91 billion BoP, current US$ | 71.60 billion BoP, current US$ | 68.69 billion BoP, current US$ | Germany |
| 2000s | 125.30 billion BoP, current US$ | 171.96 billion BoP, current US$ | 46.66 billion BoP, current US$ | Germany |
| 2010s | 386.46 billion BoP, current US$ | 259.11 billion BoP, current US$ | 127.35 billion BoP, current US$ | China |
| 2020s | 692.96 billion BoP, current US$ | 211.03 billion BoP, current US$ | 481.93 billion BoP, current US$ | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher net trade in goods, China or Germany?
- China, at 1.06 trillion BoP, current US$ against 206.91 billion BoP, current US$ in Germany as of 2025.
- What is the difference in net trade in goods between China and Germany?
- 853.64 billion BoP, current US$, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Germany?
- 36 years are reported by both, from 1982 to 2025.
- How do China and Germany rank globally for net trade in goods?
- China ranks 1st and Germany ranks 2nd of 200 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as Net trade in goods (BoP, current US$). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The balance of international trade in goods is the difference between the exports and imports of goods. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.