Export of Goods Value from China (1990-2023)

China's export value soared from $62 billion in 1990 to over $3.3 trillion in 2021, underscoring its transformation into the world’s largest exporter. This growth aligns with key economic reforms and the establishment of special economic zones in the 1980s, followed by WTO accession in 2001. Between 2000 and 2008, exports quadrupled, reflecting China’s dominance in manufacturing and consumer goods.

Despite global challenges, such as the 2008 financial crisis and COVID-19 disruptions, China's export value demonstrated resilience, peaking at $3.5 trillion in 2022. As the country continues focusing on technology and high-value industries, exports remain a cornerstone of its economic strategy, despite a slight dip to $3.3 trillion in 2023.