Imports by region of origin in China
China: Imports by region of origin was 237.75 billion current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Imports by region of origin in China, 1961–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports by region of origin in China is 237.75 billion current US$, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 0.1% on the previous year and up 23.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports by region of origin in China peaked at 245.19 billion current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 135.30 million current US$, in 1961.
That places China 4th out of 209 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 135.30 million current US$ | 135.30 million current US$ | 135.30 million current US$ | 1 |
| 1970s | 2.24 billion current US$ | 1.61 billion current US$ | 2.87 billion current US$ | 2 |
| 1980s | 6.41 billion current US$ | 4.60 billion current US$ | 9.33 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 15.66 billion current US$ | 8.49 billion current US$ | 22.07 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 60.63 billion current US$ | 26.76 billion current US$ | 101.71 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 173.28 billion current US$ | 127.90 billion current US$ | 201.35 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 226.38 billion current US$ | 177.11 billion current US$ | 245.19 billion current US$ | 5 |
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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 imports by region of origin in China?
- Imports by region of origin in China was 237.75 billion current US$ in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest imports by region of origin recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 245.19 billion current US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest imports by region of origin recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 135.30 million current US$ in 1961.
- How does China rank for imports by region of origin?
- China ranks 4th out of 209 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports by region of origin rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 23.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Imports by region of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total value of goods a country imports from North America in US dollars, including freight and insurance costs. This data is not adjusted for inflation.