Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$), annual in China
China: Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$), annual was -5.19 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$), annual in China, 1979–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2023, merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual in China stood at -5.19 % change on previous year.
The figure is down 285.0% on the previous year and down 173.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual in China peaked at 63.02 % change on previous year in 1985 and was at its lowest, -18.85 % change on previous year, in 2015.
That places China 133rd out of 206 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$), annual in China, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 48.8 % change on previous year | — |
| 1980 | 28.28 % change on previous year | -42.0% |
| 1981 | 13.13 % change on previous year | -53.6% |
| 1982 | -13.75 % change on previous year | -204.7% |
| 1983 | 12.39 % change on previous year | -190.2% |
| 1984 | 21.32 % change on previous year | +72.1% |
| 1985 | 63.02 % change on previous year | +195.6% |
| 1986 | 0.8851 % change on previous year | -98.6% |
| 1987 | 1.18 % change on previous year | +33.9% |
| 1988 | 25.5 % change on previous year | +2052.4% |
| 1989 | 5.19 % change on previous year | -79.6% |
| 1990 | -5.15 % change on previous year | -199.1% |
| 1991 | 20.88 % change on previous year | -505.8% |
| 1992 | 30.54 % change on previous year | +46.3% |
| 1993 | 27.52 % change on previous year | -9.9% |
| 1994 | 11.29 % change on previous year | -59.0% |
| 1995 | 14.06 % change on previous year | +24.5% |
| 1996 | 5.26 % change on previous year | -62.6% |
| 1997 | 2.79 % change on previous year | -47.0% |
| 1998 | -1.36 % change on previous year | -148.7% |
| 1999 | 17.63 % change on previous year | -1396.6% |
| 2000 | 34.65 % change on previous year | +96.6% |
| 2001 | 7.92 % change on previous year | -77.1% |
| 2002 | 19.39 % change on previous year | +144.7% |
| 2003 | 38.4 % change on previous year | +98.1% |
| 2004 | 34.54 % change on previous year | -10.1% |
| 2005 | 15.91 % change on previous year | -53.9% |
| 2006 | 18.74 % change on previous year | +17.8% |
| 2007 | 21.18 % change on previous year | +13.0% |
| 2008 | 19.41 % change on previous year | -8.4% |
| 2009 | -11.74 % change on previous year | -160.5% |
| 2010 | 38.23 % change on previous year | -425.8% |
| 2011 | 26.57 % change on previous year | -30.5% |
| 2012 | 3.05 % change on previous year | -88.5% |
| 2013 | 7.04 % change on previous year | +130.8% |
| 2014 | 1.43 % change on previous year | -79.6% |
| 2015 | -18.85 % change on previous year | -1414.3% |
| 2016 | 0.1077 % change on previous year | -100.6% |
| 2017 | 16.44 % change on previous year | +15158.7% |
| 2018 | 16.95 % change on previous year | +3.1% |
| 2019 | -2.44 % change on previous year | -114.4% |
| 2020 | -0.2544 % change on previous year | -89.6% |
| 2021 | 30.34 % change on previous year | -12028.3% |
| 2022 | 2.81 % change on previous year | -90.7% |
| 2023 | -5.19 % change on previous year | -285.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 48.8 % change on previous year | 48.8 % change on previous year | 48.8 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 1980s | 15.72 % change on previous year | -13.75 % change on previous year | 63.02 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 12.35 % change on previous year | -5.15 % change on previous year | 30.54 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 19.84 % change on previous year | -11.74 % change on previous year | 38.4 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.85 % change on previous year | -18.85 % change on previous year | 38.23 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.93 % change on previous year | -5.19 % change on previous year | 30.34 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near China
- 130 United States of America -4.89 % change on previous year compare
- 131 Spain -4.94 % change on previous year compare
- 132 South Sudan -4.98 % change on previous year compare
- 134 Guatemala -5.52 % change on previous year compare
- 135 North Macedonia -5.52 % change on previous year compare
- 136 Myanmar -5.53 % change on previous year compare
More private sector data for China
- Merchandise trade 32.6% (2025)
- Food imports 8.1% (2024)
- Manufactures imports 49.3% (2024)
- Merchandise imports 2.58 trillion current US$ (2025)
- Food exports 2.4% (2024)
- Manufactures exports 91.2% (2024)
- Merchandise exports 3.77 trillion current US$ (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per capita 2,682 current US$ per person (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1934 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), annual growth rate 5.48 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual in China?
- Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual in China was -5.19 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 63.02 % change on previous year in 1985.
- What is the lowest merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was -18.85 % change on previous year in 2015.
- How does China rank for merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual?
- China ranks 133rd out of 206 countries with data for 2023.
- Is merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is down 173.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Merchandise imports by the reporting economy Staff estimates, World Bank (WB)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.