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China Trade Openness

Trade as % of GDP  NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS

38.03% +0.83% (+2.2%)
Year 2025 Rank #170 Global Peak 63.57% (2006) Source World Bank

China Trade Openness (1960–2025)

Overview

China's trade openness stood at 38.03% in 2025, a rise of +0.83% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 38.03% by 2025. China ranked 170th globally.

Data & projection

Year Trade Openness YoY change Rank
2027* trend 39.21% - -
2026* trend 38.62% - -
2025* trend 38.03% - -
2025 38.03% +0.83% #170
2024 37.20% +1.09% #11
2023 36.11% −1.34% #10
2022 37.44% +0.92% #12
2021 36.52% +2.48% #10
2020 34.04% −1.16% #16
2019 35.20% −1.69% #10
2018 36.89% −0.06% #13
2017 36.95% +0.77% #13
2016 36.18% −2.52% #15
2015 38.70% −5.37% #15
2014 44.07% −1.85% #17
2013 45.92% −1.56% #21
2012 47.48% −2.47% #23
2011 49.95% +0.09% #27
Show all years (1960-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +14.5% GDP growth 7.8% C/A balance 1.5%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

China matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2013. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw trade openness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is China's trade openness?

China's trade openness was 38.03% in 2025. Ranked 170th globally. This represents a 2.2% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest trade openness in China?

China's trade openness peaked at 63.57% in 2006.

What was the lowest trade openness in China?

The lowest trade openness in China was 4.83% in 1970.

How does China rank in trade openness?

China ranks 170th globally in trade openness as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for trade openness?

The World Bank indicator code is NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected trade openness of China in 2025?

China's trade openness is projected to reach 38.03% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the trade openness of China in 2025?

The trade openness of China in 2025 was 38.03%. This ranks 170th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_china_trade-openness, title = {China Trade Openness}, url = {https://historysaid.com/china/trade-openness}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }