China High-tech Exports
High-technology exports as % of manufactured exports TX.VAL.TECH.MF.ZS
China's high-tech exports was 24.33% in 2025, ranked 26th globally. This represents a 7.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2007–2025.
Overview
China's high-tech exports stood at 24.33% in 2025, a decline of +1.95% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 24.33% by 2025. China ranked 26th globally.
China’s high‑tech exports have fallen to 24.33 in 2025, placing the country 26th in the world and marking the lowest level recorded since the series began in 2007 when exports stood at 30.24. The indicator reached its all‑time peak of 32.15 in 2010, after which a gradual decline set in, accelerating in the past decade and culminating in the 2025 trough. By contrast, the United States posted 24.71 in the same year, while the Netherlands recorded 23.59, illustrating that China now lags behind several advanced economies despite its historically larger export base. The downward trajectory reflects a combination of shifting global supply chains, heightened competition in sectors such as semiconductors and telecommunications, and tighter export controls. Continued policy support for research and development, coupled with diversification of export markets, will be crucial if China hopes to reverse the decline and regain a higher share of global high‑tech trade.
Data & projection
| Year | High-tech Exports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 21.60% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 22.96% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 24.33% | - | - |
| 2025 | 24.33% | −1.95% | #26 |
| 2024 | 26.28% | −0.29% | #17 |
| 2023 | 26.57% | −1.20% | #17 |
| 2022 | 27.77% | −2.45% | #16 |
| 2021 | 30.22% | −1.06% | #13 |
| 2020 | 31.28% | +0.46% | #11 |
| 2019 | 30.82% | −0.73% | #11 |
| 2018 | 31.55% | +0.64% | #11 |
| 2017 | 30.91% | +0.66% | #11 |
| 2016 | 30.25% | −0.18% | #14 |
| 2015 | 30.43% | +0.73% | #11 |
| 2014 | 29.70% | −1.88% | #9 |
| 2013 | 31.59% | +0.72% | #9 |
| 2012 | 30.86% | +0.36% | #8 |
| 2011 | 30.50% | −1.65% | #5 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
China matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2013. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw high-tech exports improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
China's high-tech exports was 24.33% in 2025. Ranked 26th globally. This represents a 7.4% decrease from the previous year.
China's high-tech exports peaked at 32.15% in 2010.
The lowest high-tech exports in China was 24.33% in 2025.
China ranks 26th globally in high-tech exports as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is TX.VAL.TECH.MF.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
China's high-tech exports is projected to reach 24.33% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The high-tech exports of China in 2025 was 24.33%. This ranks 26th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_china_high-tech-exports,
title = {China High-tech Exports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/china/high-tech-exports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}