Title: Which Country Is the Largest Exporter of Goods in the World?
Headings: Which Country Is the Largest Exporter of Goods in the World?
Which Country Is the Largest Exporter of Goods in the World?
Key Takeaways
The Growth of China's Exports
The Coronavirus Crisis
China's Top Exports
China's Trading Partners
The Accuracy of the Data

Content: The EU, the U.S., Japan, and South Korea were among China's largest trading partners. The Growth of China's Exports
China’s growth into a global trading giant was exceptionally rapid. For several centuries, the Chinese government pursued isolationist policies. This isolation continued under Chair Mao Zedong, but after his death in 1976, there was a new focus on trade and foreign investment. China's economic growth has generally been high since that time. Deng Xiaoping began China's economic opening to the world in the late 1970s. The role of state-owned enterprises ( SOEs) declined as China went down the "capitalist road." Between 1983 to 2013, China averaged annual economic growth of about 10% per year. China pursued an export-led growth strategy during this period. Special economic zones ( SEZs) in China played a major role in the country's economic boom and the growth of exports.