Net trade in goods and services in China
China: Net trade in goods and services was 822.44 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net trade in goods and services in China, 1982–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, net trade in goods and services in China stood at 822.44 billion BoP, current US$. That is the highest value across all 44 years on record.
That represents a change of up 48.4% on the previous year and up 129.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net trade in goods and services in China peaked at 822.44 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, -12.59 billion BoP, current US$, in 1985.
China ranks 1st of 198 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | -2.71 billion BoP, current US$ | -12.59 billion BoP, current US$ | 4.74 billion BoP, current US$ | 8 |
| 1990s | 17.02 billion BoP, current US$ | -11.50 billion BoP, current US$ | 43.84 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 139.19 billion BoP, current US$ | 28.08 billion BoP, current US$ | 348.83 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 213.12 billion BoP, current US$ | 87.91 billion BoP, current US$ | 357.87 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 505.61 billion BoP, current US$ | 333.45 billion BoP, current US$ | 822.44 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near China
- 3 Singapore 213.75 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 4 Netherlands 133.83 billion BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for China
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP 4.2% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 0.1% (2025)
- GDP per capita 13,793 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 24.7% (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 19.40 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 13,793 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 7.19 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 157.71 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 21.94 billion current US$ (2025)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) -817.92 billion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net trade in goods and services in China?
- Net trade in goods and services in China was 822.44 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest net trade in goods and services recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 822.44 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest net trade in goods and services recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was -12.59 billion BoP, current US$ in 1985.
- How does China rank for net trade in goods and services?
- China ranks 1st out of 198 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net trade in goods and services rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 129.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Net trade in goods and services (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The balance of international trade in goods and services is the difference between the exports and imports of goods and services. 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.