Which Nations Export to China? ​​​​​​​

China is a country which famously exports an enormous amount to countries all around the world. While they may be huge exporters, they also import certain products to their country from a handful of places all around the world and it is an appealing place for countries to export to. So, where are these countries that China imports from? Read on to find out more.

United States
The relationship between the US and China may be a complex one but the US is also China’s largest export market. China imports heavily from the United States with legumes being just one item which they bring in heavily from overseas. The demand for legumes has increased drastically over the years and is used to feed its growing livestock industry. Other items that they import from the USA include transportation equipment, computers and electronics and chemicals.

South Korea
South Korea is a key exporter to China which has grown following diplomatic ties in 1992 and an elimination of tariffs for around 90% of goods which was signed in 2015. China is famed for being a leader in exporting electronics but they also heavily import integrated circuits and microchips from South Korea along with beauty products and manufacturing equipment.

UK
The UK is also a major trader with China. There are a few products which China imports from the UK on a large scale, including electrical machinery and equipment, mineral fuels and oils, vehicles, medical equipment and plastics. Exporting to China can be very smart for UK businesses due to the expanding middle class, fast-growing consumer market and continued interest in Western culture.

Australia
Iron ore and its concentrate from Australia is China’s most expensive import from a single country with the trade currently being tariff-free between the two nations. China also imports coal, copper and wool from the resource-rich country which makes Australia China’s biggest trade partner.

Germany
Unsurprisingly, cars are a huge export from Germany to a handful of countries with China being the third largest importer (behind the USA and UK). In addition to their reliable and high-quality cars, Germany also exports aircraft, spacecraft and vaccines to China.

Japan
A disagreement over islands in the East China Sea fractured the relationship between China and Japan during 2012, prior to which China imported more from Japan than anywhere else. Things have since improved and imports are steadily increasing with microchips, cars and car parts and small manufactured goods being among the top imports.