In May 2026, the trade surplus in China amounted to approximately  billion U.S. dollars. A positive value implies a trade surplus, a negative trade balance implies a trade deficit.Â
International trade in China
China surpassed the United States as the worlds’ largest goods trading economy in 2013. Despite the impacts of the global coronavirus pandemic, the total value of China’s imports and exports amounted to more than **** trillion U.S. dollars in 2025. China has become a vital trade partner for many economies. In 2025, over ***Ìý²ú¾±±ô±ô¾±´Ç²ÔÌýU.S. dollars worth of the United States’ imports originated in China, making China its third-largest import partner.Â
A trade surplus occurs when exports of a country exceed its imports. It leads to a net inflow of domestic currency from foreign countries. The trade balance is a major growth factor for an economy. Because of running a large trade surplus, China holds a vast amount of foreign exchange reserves. Foreign exchange reserves may be viewed as a sign of national strength, but also represent a form of forced savings on the people. China was the country with the highest trade surplus of approximately **** trillion U.S. dollars as of 2025.
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