China | Merchandise trade (% of GDP)

The "Merchandise trade (% of GDP)" is an economic indicator that measures the total value of a country's merchandise trade—which includes both exports and imports of goods—as a percentage of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This indicator provides insight into the extent of a country's engagement in international trade relative to the size of its economy. The chart displays the "Merchandise trade (% of GDP)" for China over a 23-year period, from 2000 to 2022. As the world’s largest exporter, China has a significant portion of its GDP derived from merchandise trade.