Where China ranks among a country’s import partners in Singapore
Singapore: Where China ranks among a country’s import partners was 2 rank in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2 rank
Change on year
up 100.0%
World rank
72nd
of 206 countries
All-time high
10 rank
in 1979
All-time low
1 rank
in 2013
Years of data
57
1968–2024
Where China ranks among a country’s import partners in Singapore, 1968–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in rank.
Analysis
The most recent figure for where china ranks among a country’s import partners in Singapore is 2 rank, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 100.0% on the previous year and up 100.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, where china ranks among a country’s import partners in Singapore peaked at 10 rank in 1979 and was at its lowest, 1 rank, in 2013.
That places Singapore 72nd out of 206 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Where China ranks among a country’s import partners in Singapore, year by year
| Year | rank | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 3 rank | — |
| 1969 | 5 rank | +66.7% |
| 1970 | 5 rank | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 5 rank | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 6 rank | +20.0% |
| 1973 | 5 rank | -16.7% |
| 1974 | 8 rank | +60.0% |
| 1975 | 7 rank | -12.5% |
| 1976 | 7 rank | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 7 rank | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 8 rank | +14.3% |
| 1979 | 10 rank | +25.0% |
| 1980 | 7 rank | -30.0% |
| 1981 | 7 rank | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 6 rank | -14.3% |
| 1983 | 5 rank | -16.7% |
| 1984 | 5 rank | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 4 rank | -20.0% |
| 1986 | 4 rank | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 5 rank | +25.0% |
| 1988 | 6 rank | +20.0% |
| 1989 | 6 rank | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 7 rank | +16.7% |
| 1991 | 6 rank | -14.3% |
| 1992 | 8 rank | +33.3% |
| 1993 | 10 rank | +25.0% |
| 1994 | 10 rank | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 9 rank | -10.0% |
| 1996 | 9 rank | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 5 rank | -44.4% |
| 1998 | 4 rank | -20.0% |
| 1999 | 4 rank | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 4 rank | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 4 rank | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 4 rank | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 4 rank | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 4 rank | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 3 rank | -25.0% |
| 2006 | 3 rank | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 3 rank | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 3 rank | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 3 rank | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 3 rank | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 3 rank | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 2 rank | -33.3% |
| 2013 | 1 rank | -50.0% |
| 2014 | 1 rank | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 1 rank | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 1 rank | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 1 rank | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 1 rank | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 1 rank | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 1 rank | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 1 rank | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 1 rank | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 1 rank | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 2 rank | +100.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4 rank | 3 rank | 5 rank | 2 |
| 1970s | 6.8 rank | 5 rank | 10 rank | 10 |
| 1980s | 5.5 rank | 4 rank | 7 rank | 10 |
| 1990s | 7.2 rank | 4 rank | 10 rank | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.5 rank | 3 rank | 4 rank | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.5 rank | 1 rank | 3 rank | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.2 rank | 1 rank | 2 rank | 5 |
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More economy & growth data for Singapore
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.99 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.5 Percent per annum (2029)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is where china ranks among a country’s import partners in Singapore?
- Where china ranks among a country’s import partners in Singapore was 2 rank in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest where china ranks among a country’s import partners recorded in Singapore?
- The highest recorded value was 10 rank in 1979.
- What is the lowest where china ranks among a country’s import partners recorded in Singapore?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 rank in 2013.
- How does Singapore rank for where china ranks among a country’s import partners?
- Singapore ranks 72nd out of 206 countries with data for 2024.
- Is where china ranks among a country’s import partners rising or falling in Singapore?
- Over the last ten years it is up 100.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Singapore data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Where China ranks among a country’s import partners. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Rank of China among a country's import partners, based on import values that include the cost of goods, freight, and insurance. A rank of 1 indicates that the China is the country's largest import partner.