Top China Trade Product Advantages
The greatest global trade surpluses earned by Chinese suppliers during 2014 were for the products in the accompanying list. The underlying sales for these product surpluses highlight strong competitive advantages for China.
Machinery
The products below earned the greatest subcategory surpluses for China.
1. Computers, optical readers: $132.6 billion
2. Printing machinery: $14.3 billion
3. Air conditioners: $12.5 billion
4. Computer parts and accessories: $11.5 billion
5. Pneumatic hand tool: $7.5 billion
6. Taps, valves, similar appliances: $6 billion
7. Refrigerators, freezers: $6.2 billion
8. Air or vacuum pumps: $5.6 billion
9. Machinery parts: $4.9 billion
10. Washing machines: $3.8 billion
Electronic equipment
The products below earned the greatest subcategory surpluses for China.
1. Phone system devices: $151.5 billion
2. TV receivers/monitors/projectors: $29.8 billion
3. Electric water heaters, hair dryers: $18.6 billion
4. Insulated wire/cable: $16.4 billion
5. Electrical converters/power supplies: $14.1 billion
6. Microphones/headphones/amps: $11.2 billion
7. Electric motors, generators: $6.2 billion
8. Filament/discharge lamps: $5.4 billion
9. TV/radio/radar device parts: $5.1 billion
10. Video recording equipment: $4.8 billion
Furniture, lighting, signs
The products below earned the greatest subcategory surpluses for China.
1. Lamps, lighting, illuminated signs: $30.6 billion
2. Miscellaneous furniture: $27.5 billion
3. Seats (excl. barber/dentist chairs): $22 billion
4. Mattresses, quilts: $7.8 billion
5. Prefabricated buildings: $1.6 billion
6. Medical/surgical/dental furniture: $554.8 million
Knit or crochet clothing
The products below earned the greatest subcategory surpluses for China.
1. Women's clothing: $23.1 billion
2. Jerseys, pullovers: $20.5 billion
3. T-shirts, vests: $9.6 billion
4. Men's suits,trousers: $8.6 billion
5. Stockings, hosiery: $6.1 billion
6. Women's underwear, pajamas: $5.7 billion
7. Men's underwear, pajamas: $2.8 billion
8. Infant clothing: $2.6 billion
9. Gloves, mitts: $2.4 billion
10. Tracksuits, swimwear: $1.8 billion
Clothing (not knit or crochet)
The products below earned the greatest subcategory surpluses for China.
1. Women's clothing: $24.7 billion
2. Men's suits, trousers: $13.6 billion
3. Women's coats, jackets: $8.1 billion
4. Men's coats, jackets: $5.9 billion
5. Garments from special fabric: $5.6 billion
6. Bras, corsets:: $4.1 billion
7. Tracksuits, swimwear: $3.9 billion
8. Men's shirts: $3.6 billion
9. Women's shirts: $2.4 billion
10. Shawls, scarves: $2.2 billion
Footwear
The products below earned the greatest subcategory surpluses for China.
1. Footwear (rubber or plastic): $26.2 billion
2. Footwear (textile): $11.5 billion
3. Footwear (leather): $11.2 billion
4. Insoles, heel cushions: $2.2 billion
5. Miscellaneous footwear: $2 billion
6. Waterproof footwear: $791.5 million
Iron or steel products
The products below earned the greatest subcategory surpluses for China.
1. Miscellaneous structures: $10.2 billion
2. Tables, household items: $5.8 billion
3. Tubes, pipes: $5.3 billion
4. Miscellaneous items: $5.3 billion
5. Pipe fittings: $3.7 billion
6. Stoves, barbecues: $3.6 billion
7. Miscellaneous tubes, pipes: $2.4 billion
8. Screws, bolts, nuts, washers: $1.8 billion
9. Chains: $1.3 billion
10. Nails, staples: $1.3 billion
Toys, games
The products below earned the greatest subcategory surpluses for China.
1. Models, puzzles, other toys: $13.8 billion
2. Sports equipment: $10 billion
3. Table games, bowling equipment: $7.7 billion
4. Carnival items, magic tricks: $3.9 billion
5. Fishing gear, decoy birds: $1.3 billion
Iron and steel
The products below earned the greatest subcategory surpluses for China.
1. Alloy steel bars, rods: $11.4 billion
2. Flat-rolled products (plated/coated): $9.2 billion
3. Flat-rolled other alloy steel products: $7.9 billion
4. Coiled other alloy steel bars, rods: $5.4 billion
5. Flat-rolled stainless steel products: $5.1 billion
6. Iron or non-alloy steel wire: $1.5 billion
7. Cold-rolled products: $857.8 million
8. Angles, shapes, sections: $300.2 million
9. Other alloy steel wire: $275.5 million
10. Stainless steel bars, rods: $161.3 million
Leather
The products below earned the greatest subcategory surpluses for China.
1. Cases, handbags, wallets: $25.4 billion
2. Leather clothing, accessories: $1.9 billion
3. Miscellaneous leather items: $515.6 million
4. Leather saddles, harnesses: $466.9 million
Other textiles, worn clothing
The products below earned the greatest subcategory surpluses for China.
1. Linens: $9.5 billion
2. Other articles, dress patterns: $5.3 billion
3. Blankets, travel rugs: $4.1 billion
4. Curtains, drapes, blinds: $2.5 billion
5. Miscellaneous furnishings: $2.4 billion
6. Camp items including tents, sails: $2.2 billion
7. Packing sacks, bags: $1.9 billion
8. Worn clothing: $188.9 million
9. Rug/tapestry-making sets: $24.7 million
Fastest-Growing Chinese Trade Product Surpluses 2014
Data source: Trade Map, International Trade Centre, www.intracen.org/marketanalysis
