China / Burma

Overview In February 2024, China exported $699M and imported $585M from Burma, resulting in a positive trade balance of $113M. Between February 2023 and February 2024 the exports of China have decreased by $-94.4M (-11.9%) from $793M to $699M, while imports decreased by $-617M (-51.3%) from $1.2B to $585M.

Trade In February 2024, the top exports of China to Burma were Synthetic Filament Yarn Woven Fabric ($75.1M), Other Small Iron Pipes ($60.4M), Commodities not elsewhere specified ($46.8M), Nitrogenous Fertilizers ($43.8M), and Other knitted or crocheted fabrics. ($38.4M). In February 2024 the top imports of China from Burma were Petroleum Gas ($141M), Rare-Earth Metal Compounds ($128M), Commodities not elsewhere specified ($80.5M), Precious Stones ($69.9M), and Tin Ores ($50.2M).

Origins In February 2024 the exports of China were mainly from Yunnan Province ($145M), Guangdong Province ($133M), Jiangsu Province ($88.6M), Zhejiang Province ($76.5M), and Beijing ($57.5M), while imports destinations were mainly Yunnan Province ($403M), Henan Province ($43.5M), Guangdong Province ($39.3M), Shandong Province ($32.2M), and Shanghai Province ($10.2M).

Growth In February 2024, the decrease in China's year-by-year exports to Burma was explained primarily by an decrease in product exports in Synthetic Filament Yarn Woven Fabric ($-35.9M or -32.3%), Other knitted or crocheted fabrics. ($-30.5M or -44.3%), and Light Fixtures ($-14.8M or -72.5%). In February 2024, the decrease in China's year-by-year imports  from Burma was explained primarily by an decrease in product imports  in Tin Ores ($-215M or -81.1%), Other Oily Seeds ($-49.5M or -86.9%), and Dried Legumes ($-18.5M or -68.8%).