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25. Saudi Arabia -

Saudi Arabia receives the 25th-most exports from China in the world, valued at $38 billion. The primary categories of products include pharmaceutical products, electrical equipment, vehicles, and machinery.

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24. Poland -

In 24th place is Poland. With exports valued at $38.2 billion, Poland imports a great deal of electrical equipment, machinery, vehicles, and plastics.

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23. Spain -

Spain receives the 23rd-most exports from China in the world, valued at $41.8 billion. Spain’s primary import groups are electronic equipment, machinery, apparel, and vehicles.

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22. France -

In 22nd place is France. France receives imports from China valued at $46.1 billion. France imports a great deal of pharmaceutical products, electronic equipment, machinery, and textiles.

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21. Italy -

Italy receives the 21st-most exports from China in the world, valued at $50.9 billion. The boot-shaped nation’s top imports are electronic equipment, machinery, vehicles, organic chemicals, and plastics.

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20. Canada -

Coming in 20th place is the North American country of Canada. Canada's imports from China are valued at $53.7 billion, consisting largely of electronic equipment, machinery, vehicles, furniture, and plastics.

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19. United Arab Emirates -

In 19th place is the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The UAE imports $53.9 billion from China, consisting mostly of electronic equipment, machinery, vehicles, iron and steel, and plastics.

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18. Brazil -

The nation that receives the 18th-most exports from China in the world is the largest country in South America: Brazil. Valued at $62 billion, Brazil's imports are mostly electronic equipment, machinery, vehicles, organic chemicals, and plastics.

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17. The Philippines -

The Philippines is the nation that receives the 17th most exports from China in the world, valued at $64.7 billion. The majority of imports consist of electronic equipment, machinery, iron and steel, mineral fuels, and plastics.

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16. Indonesia -

Coming in at 16th place is Indonesia, with imports valued at $71.3 billion. The majority of imports to the island nation consist of machinery, electronic equipment, and plastics.

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15. Russia -

Russia is the nation that receives the 15th most exports from China in the world, valued at $76.1 billion. Russia is primarily dependent on China for its mechanical and electrical products. Vessels, vehicles, and aircraft is the second-largest export category that Russia receives from China.

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14. Mexico -

In 14th place is Mexico. Valued at $77.5 billion, the nation primarily receives electronic equipment, machinery, vehicles, plastics, and furniture from China.

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13. Thailand -

The nation that receives the 13th most exports from China in the world, valued at $78.5 billion, is Thailand. Thailand’s largest imports from China consist of electronic equipment, machinery, and vehicles.

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12. Australia -

In 12th place is Australia, with imports valued at $78.8 billion. The Aussies import a great deal of electronic equipment, machinery, vehicles, textiles, and furniture.

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11. Singapore -

Coming in at 11th place is Singapore. The island nation imports $81.2 billion of goods from China. Singaporeans import mostly electronic equipment, mineral fuels, machinery, ships, and plastics.

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10. United Kingdom -

We’ve made it to the top ten. The United Kingdom comes up at 10th on the list of China’s largest importers, valued at $81.5 billion. China’s exports to the UK largely consist of electronic equipment, machinery, vehicles, and furniture.

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9. Malaysia -

In ninth place is Malaysia, with China exporting $93.7 billion in goods. In addition to the usual electronic equipment and machinery exports, Malaysia also receives plastics, furniture, prefabricated buildings, and iron and steel.

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8. Germany -

The nation that receives the eighth-most exports from China in the world, valued at $116.2 billion, is Germany. The Germans receive mostly electronic equipment, machinery, vehicles, furniture, and medical apparatus.

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7. The Netherlands -

With exports from China valued at $117.7 billion, the Dutch receive electronic equipment, machinery, toys, organic chemicals, and furniture.

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6. India -

In sixth place is India. India’s booming economy has seen a boom of both exports and imports, with China as one of its main trading partners, valued at $118.5 billion. India largely receives electronic equipment, machinery, organic chemicals, and plastics.

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5. Vietnam -

The Vietnamese are recorded as the fifth-largest importers of Chinese goods, valued at $147 billion. Vietnam receives electronic equipment, machinery, plastics, iron and steel, and textiles.

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4. South Korea -

South Korea joins the list of the top five biggest importers of Chinese goods, ranking fourth with imports valued at $162.6 billion. The South Koreans receive electronic equipment, machinery, inorganic (and organic) chemicals, iron and steel, and plastics.

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3. Japan -

The grand finale is approaching as we list off the top three importers of Chinese goods, two of which are close neighbors. Ranking third on the list is Japan, with a value of $172.9 billion in imports, mostly consisting of electronic equipment, machinery, textiles, vehicles, furniture, and plastics.

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2. Hong Kong -

The second-largest importer of Chinese goods is Hong Kong, which imports $297.5 billion worth of goods from China. Imports are mostly electronic equipment, machinery, precious stones and metals, mineral fuels, ships, and medical apparatus.

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1. United States -

The single largest importer of Chinese goods is the United States. In fact, the value of American imports of Chinese goods is nearly double that of Hong Kong. Valued at an incredible $582.8 billion, China is one of America’s top trading partners, in addition to Mexico and Canada.

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What are Americans importing? -

So, what are Americans importing that adds up to nearly $600 billion? Electronic equipment, machinery, furniture, toys, plastics, textiles, vehicles, and other commodities.

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Export-led economy -

The Chinese economy is structured in such a way that it functions incredibly well under this export-led structure. Do you know how it measures up to its primary import receiver?

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US trade deficit -

For comparison purposes, in December 2024 alone, the United States imported goods valued at US$285 billion, while it only exported US$166 billion; a ratio classified as a trade deficit. The US has consistently faced a trade deficit since 1976.

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China in trade surplus -

During the same period, China imported goods valued at $231 billion, while it exported $336 billion; a ratio referred to as a positive trade balance. China has consistently registered a trade surplus since 1995.

Sources: (The Observatory of Economic Complexity) (Statista) (China Briefing) (Trading Economics) (World Bank) (World Population Review)

See also: Essential items the US imports from Mexico, China, and Canada

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