China-Africa Trade 2025 (Latest Data & Historical Trends)
China-Africa bilateral trade volume. Annual data from 2000 to 2025. Shows exports from China to Africa and imports from Africa to China.
Quick Answer
China-Africa trade reached $282 billion in 2025, with China exporting $173 billion and importing $109 billion. China is Africa's largest bilateral trading partner since 2009. Key exports: machinery, electronics. Key imports: oil, minerals. Trade has grown 15x since 2000 under the Belt and Road Initiative.
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China-Africa Trade
Data Table
26 data points| Year | Exports | Imports |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 5 | 5.6 |
| 2001 | 6 | 4.8 |
| 2002 | 7 | 5.4 |
| 2003 | 10.2 | 8.3 |
| 2004 | 13.8 | 15.7 |
| 2005 | 18.7 | 21.1 |
| 2006 | 26.7 | 28.8 |
| 2007 | 37.3 | 36.3 |
| 2008 | 50.8 | 56 |
| 2009 | 47.7 | 43.3 |
| 2010 | 59.7 | 67 |
| 2011 | 73.1 | 93.2 |
| 2012 | 85.3 | 113.2 |
| 2013 | 92.8 | 109.7 |
| 2014 | 106.2 | 115.7 |
| 2015 | 102 | 70.8 |
| 2016 | 88.8 | 59.3 |
| 2017 | 94.7 | 75.3 |
| 2018 | 104.7 | 99.3 |
| 2019 | 113.2 | 95.5 |
| 2020 | 114.2 | 72.7 |
| 2021 | 148.3 | 106 |
| 2022 | 164.5 | 117.5 |
| 2023 | 172.8 | 109 |
| 2024 | 185.2 | 115.8 |
| 2025 | 198.5 | 122.3 |
About This Dataset
China-Africa bilateral trade volume. Annual data from 2000 to 2025. Shows exports from China to Africa and imports from Africa to China.
China's China-Africa Trade in 2025 was N/A (USD Billion). The dataset spans 26 data points from 2000 to 2025, updated yearly.
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Citation Format:
China Data Portal (2026). China-Africa Trade. Retrieved from https://chinadata.live/data/china-africa-trade/
Primary Source:
China General Administration of Customs, UN COMTRADE
Last Updated:
2026-06-05T04:18:13.470Z
API Access:
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What is China's China-Africa Trade in 2025?
China's China-Africa Trade data for 2025 is available with 26 data points covering 2000 to 2025.
Where can I download China-Africa Trade data?
You can download China-Africa Trade data from China Data Portal via our free API at https://chinadata.live/api/v2/data/china-africa-trade. Data is available in JSON and CSV formats.
What is the data range for China-Africa Trade?
The China-Africa Trade dataset covers 2000 to 2025, with 26 data points. Data source: China General Administration of Customs, UN COMTRADE.