China–United States Bilateral Trade 2026
China–United States trade reached $462.6B in January–September 2026, +8.6% year on year. China exported $348.2B and imported $114.4B.
Source: GACC Monthly · USD Data as of: September 2026 Coverage 2018-01–2026-09
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Leading commodity chapters across the available monthly history — darker cells show higher trade value. Hover any cell for detail.
Top China Exports to United States
| HS chapter | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 85Electrical machinery and electronics | $74.2B | 21.3% | +8.1% | $96.3B |
| HS 84Machinery and mechanical appliances | $61.9B | 17.8% | +12.4% | $69.4B |
| HS 94Furniture, bedding and lighting | $20.5B | 5.9% | +4.2% | $25.8B |
| HS 61Apparel, knitted or crocheted | $17.7B | 5.1% | +21.9% | $19.3B |
| HS 39Plastics and articles thereof | $17.3B | 5.0% | +14.6% | $19.9B |
| HS 95Toys, games and sports equipment | $17.3B | 5.0% | +5.3% | $20.6B |
| HS 87Vehicles and parts | $13.8B | 4.0% | +9.7% | $16.7B |
| HS 62Apparel, not knitted or crocheted | $10.5B | 3.0% | +17.6% | $11.6B |
| HS 98Commodities not classified by kind | $10.5B | 3.0% | -20.3% | $16.0B |
| HS 73Articles of iron or steel | $9.8B | 2.8% | +6.5% | $11.9B |
Top HS4 products, Jan–Sep 2026
| HS4 product | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 8517Telecommunications equipment | $21.7B | 6.2% | +9.2% | $31.8B |
| HS 8471Automatic data processing machines | $16.5B | 4.7% | -14.9% | $23.0B |
| HS 9804Low-value goods in simplified customs procedures | $10.4B | 3.0% | -20.1% | $16.0B |
| HS 8473Parts for data processing machines | $9.2B | 2.6% | +186.1% | $4.5B |
| HS 8708Parts for motor vehicles | $8.1B | 2.3% | +0.9% | $10.3B |
| HS 8507Electric accumulators | $7.7B | 2.2% | -17.4% | $12.5B |
| HS 9503Toys and games | $7.6B | 2.2% | +17.3% | $8.6B |
| HS 3926Other articles of plastics | $7.2B | 2.1% | +23.4% | $7.9B |
| HS 9403Furniture | $6.6B | 1.9% | +11.0% | $8.0B |
| HS 9401Seats and seat parts | $5.2B | 1.5% | +4.4% | $6.5B |
Top China Imports from United States
| HS chapter | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 85Electrical machinery and electronics | $40.5B | 35.4% | +71.3% | $34.6B |
| HS 84Machinery and mechanical appliances | $14.0B | 12.3% | +2.9% | $17.9B |
| HS 90Optical, measuring and medical instruments | $7.6B | 6.6% | -16.4% | $11.4B |
| HS 27Mineral fuels and oils | $7.1B | 6.2% | -14.2% | $9.6B |
| HS 12Oil seeds and other seeds | $5.8B | 5.0% | -28.5% | $8.2B |
| HS 29Organic chemicals | $5.4B | 4.7% | +38.1% | $5.2B |
| HS 88Aircraft and spacecraft | $4.6B | 4.0% | -40.6% | $9.3B |
| HS 39Plastics and articles thereof | $4.4B | 3.8% | -13.5% | $6.6B |
| HS 30Pharmaceutical products | $3.9B | 3.4% | -2.6% | $5.4B |
| HS 38Miscellaneous chemical products | $2.4B | 2.1% | -15.7% | $3.7B |
Top HS4 products, Jan–Sep 2026
| HS4 product | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 8542Electronic integrated circuits | $35.4B | 30.9% | +85.9% | $28.5B |
| HS 8411Turbojets and gas turbines | $6.9B | 6.0% | +31.4% | $7.3B |
| HS 2711Petroleum gases | $6.1B | 5.3% | +4.7% | $7.0B |
| HS 1201Soya beans | $5.5B | 4.8% | -28.6% | $7.7B |
| HS 2901Acyclic hydrocarbons | $4.5B | 4.0% | +97.6% | $3.2B |
| HS 8802Aircraft and spacecraft | $3.8B | 3.3% | -46.4% | $8.3B |
| HS 3002Human blood, vaccines, diagnostics | $2.2B | 1.9% | -1.8% | $3.0B |
| HS 9031Other measuring and checking instruments | $1.8B | 1.5% | -14.1% | $2.5B |
| HS 8486Machines for semiconductor manufacture | $1.7B | 1.5% | -32.7% | $3.0B |
| HS 8703Motor cars for transport of persons | $1.6B | 1.4% | -36.6% | $2.8B |
Fast-Growing China Export Products to United States
Jan–Sep 2026 vs Jan–Sep 2025 · USD · ranked by USD increase
599 products qualify
- 1 Parts and accessories of the machines of heading 84.71HS 847330 Exports$9.2B Increase+$6.0B YoY+189%
- 2 Storage unitsHS 847170 Exports$3.1B Increase+$1.5B YoY+93%
- 3 Articles of B2B cross-border e-commerce in simplified customs proceduresHS 990000 Exports$1.8B Increase+$1.5B YoY+456%
- 4 Optical fibre cables made up of individually sheathed fibres, whether or not containing electric conductors or fitted with connectorsHS 854470 Exports$1.6B Increase+$904M YoY+137%
- 5 Plates, sheets and strip, of aluminium alloys, of a thickness exceeding 0.2 mm, square or rectangularHS 760612 Exports$959M Increase+$774M YoY+417%
- 6 Machines and apparatus for the manufacture of boules or wafersHS 848610 Exports$608M Increase+$601M YoY+8,626%
China–United States Annual Trade and Year-to-Date Totals
USD| Period | China exports | China imports | Total trade | China balance | Total vs prior period | Partner rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 YTD (Jan–Sep) | $348.2B | $114.4B | $462.6B | +$233.8B | +8.6% | No. 1 |
| 2025 (full year) | $420.0B | $139.8B | $559.8B | +$280.3B | -18.7% | No. 1 |
| 2024 (full year) | $524.7B | $163.6B | $688.3B | +$361.1B | +3.7% | No. 1 |
| 2023 (full year) | $500.2B | $163.7B | $664.0B | +$336.5B | -11.7% | No. 1 |
| 2022 (full year) | $575.5B | $176.2B | $751.6B | +$399.3B | +0.8% | No. 1 |
| 2021 (full year) | $567.2B | $178.4B | $745.5B | +$388.8B | +27.0% | No. 1 |
| 2020 (full year) | $451.7B | $135.3B | $587.0B | +$316.5B | +8.4% | No. 1 |
| 2019 (full year) | $418.7B | $122.9B | $541.6B | +$295.8B | -14.5% | No. 1 |
| 2018 (full year) | $478.4B | $155.1B | $633.5B | +$323.3B | — | No. 1 |
China Export Product Pages for United States
Selected HS6 product–country pages from official customs data. Open a page for its published values.
Official product name
Parts and accessories of the machines of heading 84.71
Official product name
Articles of B2B cross-border e-commerce in simplified customs procedures
Official product name
Storage units
About China–United States trade and frequently asked questions
What was China's trade with United States in Jan–Sep 2026?
In January–September 2026, China–United States goods trade totaled $462.6B: China exported $348.2B and imported $114.4B, a China trade surplus of $233.8B (+8.6% vs the same months of 2025). United States ranked No. 1 among China's trading partners.
What was China's trade with United States in 2025?
In 2025, China–United States goods trade totaled $559.8B: China exported $420.0B and imported $139.8B, a China trade surplus of $280.3B (-18.7% vs 2024). United States ranked No. 1 among China's trading partners.
What was China's trade with United States in 2024?
In 2024, China–United States goods trade totaled $688.3B: China exported $524.7B and imported $163.6B, a China trade surplus of $361.1B (+3.7% vs 2023). United States ranked No. 1 among China's trading partners.
What does China export to United States?
In January–September 2026, China's leading exports to United States by HS chapter were Electrical machinery and electronics (HS 85, $74.2B, 21.3% of the total); Machinery and mechanical appliances (HS 84, $61.9B, 17.8% of the total); Furniture, bedding and lighting (HS 94, $20.5B, 5.9% of the total). The largest HS4 products were Telecommunications equipment (HS 8517, $21.7B); Automatic data processing machines (HS 8471, $16.5B); Low-value goods in simplified customs procedures (HS 9804, $10.4B).
What does China export to United States in 2025?
In 2025, China's leading exports to United States by HS chapter were Electrical machinery and electronics (HS 85, $96.3B, 22.9% of the total); Machinery and mechanical appliances (HS 84, $69.4B, 16.5% of the total); Furniture, bedding and lighting (HS 94, $25.8B, 6.2% of the total). The largest HS4 products were Telecommunications equipment (HS 8517, $31.8B); Automatic data processing machines (HS 8471, $23.0B); Low-value goods in simplified customs procedures (HS 9804, $16.0B).
What does China import from United States?
In January–September 2026, China's leading imports from United States by HS chapter were Electrical machinery and electronics (HS 85, $40.5B, 35.4% of the total); Machinery and mechanical appliances (HS 84, $14.0B, 12.3% of the total); Optical, measuring and medical instruments (HS 90, $7.6B, 6.6% of the total). The largest HS4 products were Electronic integrated circuits (HS 8542, $35.4B); Turbojets and gas turbines (HS 8411, $6.9B); Petroleum gases (HS 2711, $6.1B).
What is China’s trade balance with United States?
China's goods trade balance with United States was +$233.8B in January–September 2026, compared with +$208.5B in the same months of 2025. 2025: +$280.3B. A negative balance is a China trade deficit.
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Source: China General Administration of Customs (GACC)
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China United States bilateral trade data, monthly. General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (GACC). https://chinadata.live/china-trade/united-states/, accessed 2026-11-10.