Planes, Helicopters, and/or Spacecraft in China | The Observatory of Economic Complexity

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Exports In 2023, China exported $2.58B in Planes, Helicopters, and/or Spacecraft, making it the 8th largest exporter of Planes, Helicopters, and/or Spacecraft in the world. At the same year, Planes, Helicopters, and/or Spacecraft was the 229th most exported product in China. The main destination of Planes, Helicopters, and/or Spacecraft exports from China are: Hong Kong ($961M), South Korea ($294M), Philippines ($287M), Uzbekistan ($202M), and United Kingdom ($168M).

The fastest growing export markets for Planes, Helicopters, and/or Spacecraft of China between 2022 and 2023 were Hong Kong ($961M), South Korea ($290M), and Philippines ($284M).

Imports In 2023, China imported $8.72B in Planes, Helicopters, and/or Spacecraft, becoming the 5th largest importer of Planes, Helicopters, and/or Spacecraft in the world. At the same year, Planes, Helicopters, and/or Spacecraft was the 32nd most imported product in China. China imports Planes, Helicopters, and/or Spacecraft primarily from: France ($3.01B), Germany ($2.38B), United States ($1.56B), Ireland ($1.16B), and Canada ($325M).

The fastest growing import markets in Planes, Helicopters, and/or Spacecraft for China between 2022 and 2023 were Ireland ($604M), Canada ($190M), and Italy ($98.2M).

COMPANIES In 2024, leading companies such as ReaderLink (8), IKEA Group (4), and TPV Tech (4) were at the forefront of shipping Planes, Helicopters, and/or Spacecraft from China to the United States.

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December 2024

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Overview In December 2024 China's Planes, Helicopters, and/or Spacecraft exports accounted up to $597M and imports accounted up to $1.23B, resulting in a negative trade balance of $636M. Between December 2023 and December 2024 the exports of China's Planes, Helicopters, and/or Spacecraft have increased by $267M (80.7%) from $331M to $597M, while imports increased by $546M (79.5%) from $687M to $1.23B.

Destinations In December 2024, Planes, Helicopters, and/or Spacecraft were exported mostly to Pakistan ($250M), Hong Kong ($95M), United States ($58.8M), United Kingdom ($53.8M), and Philippines ($47.7M), and were imported mostly from France ($521M), United States ($518M), Germany ($173M), Italy ($13.6M), and Russia ($8.56M).

Growth In December 2024, the increase in Planes, Helicopters, and/or Spacecraft's year-by-year exports was explained primarily by an increase in exports to United States ($29.7M or 29.7k%). In December 2024, the increase in Planes, Helicopters, and/or Spacecraft's year-by-year imports was explained primarily by an increase in imports from Germany ($133M or 199%).

Subnational Monthly Trade

Time Scale

Year

Quarter

Month

Flow

Exports

Imports

Color

Trade Value

Growth

Growth (%)

EXPORT GROWTH (December 2023 - December 2024)$267M(80.7%)

IMPORT GROWTH (December 2023 - December 2024)$546M(79.5%)

MAIN EXPORTER (December 2024)Tianjin$328M

MAIN DESTINATION (December 2024)Pakistan$250M

This section shows Planes, Helicopters, and/or Spacecraft's exports and imports data at subnational level for China. Click any date in the line plot, any subnational region in the geomap, or any destination or origin country to explore the exports or imports behavior of Planes, Helicopters, and/or Spacecraft over time.

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