World merchandise trade in 2024
An illustration conceptualizes the flow of global merchandise trade, highlighting key transportation methods like shipping and air freight for imports and exports. | Illustration: Ashrafun Naher Ananna/TBS Creative
In 2024, global merchandise exports rose to $24.5 trillion, up by 2.8% from $23.8 trillion in 2023. During the same period, global merchandise imports reached $24.8 trillion, marking a 2.3% increase from $24.2 trillion in the previous year.
This infographic displays the top global exporters and importers for 2024, with China leading exports at $3.6 trillion and the United States leading imports at $3.4 trillion.
Source: World Trade Organization
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