List of countries by leading trade partners
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For most countries in the world, their leading export and import trading partner in terms of value is either the European Union
, or to a lesser degree, the United States
. Other countries like China
, Japan
, Russia
, Brazil
and South Africa
are emerging as significant markets or source countries in different parts of the world.
Individually for each European Union
member trade with all other European Union members collectively is greater than any other trading partner. The European Union
and the United States
are each other's largest export market. However both the European Union
and the United States
have China
as their largest origin of imports. China's own largest source of imports is Japan
, which in turn has China as its largest import and export trading partner. In other parts of the world the European Union or the United States is the largest trading partner, however other leading trading countries may be the most prominent in certain countries. Brazil
, Russia
and South Africa
are becoming increasingly dominant in their respective regional areas.
Some isolated countries depend on a larger neighbour to be their largest trading partner - Venezuela
is Cuba
's key export market, while Uzbekistan
is the leading origin of imports into Tajikistan
and Afghanistan
, its landlocked neighbours.
The largest import and export merchandise trade partners for most countries of the world are listed below. Details for the European Union
, Hong Kong
and Macau
are also included. In most cases the data relates to 2009 rankings. Data was extracted from the World Trade Organization
's Trade Profile Database
European Union
The European Union is an economic and political union of 27 independent member states which are located primarily in Europe. The EU traces its origins from the European Coal and Steel Community and the European Economic Community , formed by six countries in 1958...
, or to a lesser degree, the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. Other countries like China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
, Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
, Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
, Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
and South Africa
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
are emerging as significant markets or source countries in different parts of the world.
Individually for each European Union
European Union
The European Union is an economic and political union of 27 independent member states which are located primarily in Europe. The EU traces its origins from the European Coal and Steel Community and the European Economic Community , formed by six countries in 1958...
member trade with all other European Union members collectively is greater than any other trading partner. The European Union
European Union
The European Union is an economic and political union of 27 independent member states which are located primarily in Europe. The EU traces its origins from the European Coal and Steel Community and the European Economic Community , formed by six countries in 1958...
and the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
are each other's largest export market. However both the European Union
European Union
The European Union is an economic and political union of 27 independent member states which are located primarily in Europe. The EU traces its origins from the European Coal and Steel Community and the European Economic Community , formed by six countries in 1958...
and the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
have China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
as their largest origin of imports. China's own largest source of imports is Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
, which in turn has China as its largest import and export trading partner. In other parts of the world the European Union or the United States is the largest trading partner, however other leading trading countries may be the most prominent in certain countries. Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
, Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
and South Africa
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
are becoming increasingly dominant in their respective regional areas.
Some isolated countries depend on a larger neighbour to be their largest trading partner - Venezuela
Venezuela
Venezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south...
is Cuba
Cuba
The Republic of Cuba is an island nation in the Caribbean. The nation of Cuba consists of the main island of Cuba, the Isla de la Juventud, and several archipelagos. Havana is the largest city in Cuba and the country's capital. Santiago de Cuba is the second largest city...
's key export market, while Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan , officially the Republic of Uzbekistan is a doubly landlocked country in Central Asia and one of the six independent Turkic states. It shares borders with Kazakhstan to the west and to the north, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan to the east, and Afghanistan and Turkmenistan to the south....
is the leading origin of imports into Tajikistan
Tajikistan
Tajikistan , officially the Republic of Tajikistan , is a mountainous landlocked country in Central Asia. Afghanistan borders it to the south, Uzbekistan to the west, Kyrgyzstan to the north, and China to the east....
and Afghanistan
Afghanistan
Afghanistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, is a landlocked country located in the centre of Asia, forming South Asia, Central Asia and the Middle East. With a population of about 29 million, it has an area of , making it the 42nd most populous and 41st largest nation in the world...
, its landlocked neighbours.
The largest import and export merchandise trade partners for most countries of the world are listed below. Details for the European Union
European Union
The European Union is an economic and political union of 27 independent member states which are located primarily in Europe. The EU traces its origins from the European Coal and Steel Community and the European Economic Community , formed by six countries in 1958...
, Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
and Macau
Macau
Macau , also spelled Macao , is, along with Hong Kong, one of the two special administrative regions of the People's Republic of China...
are also included. In most cases the data relates to 2009 rankings. Data was extracted from the World Trade Organization
World Trade Organization
The World Trade Organization is an organization that intends to supervise and liberalize international trade. The organization officially commenced on January 1, 1995 under the Marrakech Agreement, replacing the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade , which commenced in 1948...
's Trade Profile Database
| Country | Leading export market | Leading import source |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | Uzbekistan | |
| European Union | European Union | |
| European Union | European Union | |
| n/a | n/a | |
| Netherlands Antilles | United States | |
| Brazil | Brazil | |
| European Union | European Union | |
| China | European Union | |
| European Union | European Union | |
| Turkey | Russia | |
| United States | United States | |
| Saudi Arabia | European Union | |
| European Union | China | |
| United States | United States | |
| European Union | Russia | |
| European Union | European Union | |
| United States | United States | |
| China | European Union | |
| India | India | |
| Brazil | Brazil | |
| European Union | European Union | |
| European Union | South Africa | |
| European Union | European Union | |
| Japan | Malaysia | |
| European Union | European Union | |
| Togo | European Union | |
| United Arab Emirates | European Union | |
| United States | China | |
| European Union | European Union | |
| United States | United States | |
| European Union | European Union | |
| European Union | European Union | |
| n/a | n/a | |
| China | United States | |
| European Union | Japan | |
| United States | United States | |
| European Union | United Arab Emirates | |
| n/a | n/a | |
| United States | United States | |
| European Union | European Union | |
| Venezuela | European Union | |
| European Union | European Union | |
| European Union | European Union | |
| European Union | European Union | |
| Ethiopia | European Union | |
| European Union | United States | |
| United States | United States | |
| n/a | n/a | |
| United States | United States | |
| European Union | European Union | |
| United States | United States | |
| n/a | n/a | |
| European Union | European Union | |
| European Union | European Union | |
| European Union | China | |
| United States | China | |
| Singapore | Singapore | |
| European Union | European Union | |
| European Union | European Union | |
| European Union | European Union | |
| United States | European Union | |
| Senegal | European Union | |
| European Union | European Union | |
| European Union | European Union | |
| South Africa | European Union | |
| European Union | European Union | |
| Dominica | United States | |
| United States | United States | |
| European Union | European Union | |
| India | European Union | |
| European Union | United States | |
| n/a | n/a | |
| United States | United States | |
| China | China | |
| European Union | European Union | |
| European Union | European Union | |
| European Union | European Union | |
| Japan | Singapore | |
| Japan | European Union | |
| n/a | n/a | |
| European Union | European Union | |
| United States | European Union | |
| European Union | European Union | |
| European Union | European Union | |
| United States | United States | |
| China | China | |
| Iraq | European Union | |
| European Union | Russia | |
| European Union | European Union | |
| United Arab Emirates | European Union | |
| Switzerland | Russia | |
| n/a | n/a | |
| European Union | European Union | |
| Switzerland | European Union | |
| United States | South Africa | |
| n/a | n/a | |
| European Union | European Union | |
| European Union | European Union | |
| Hong Kong | China | |
| European Union | European Union | |
| European Union | South Africa | |
| Singapore | China | |
| Thailand | Singapore | |
| South Africa | European Union | |
| European Union | European Union | |
| European Union | European Union | |
| European Union | European Union | |
| United States | United States | |
| European Union | European Union | |
| China | Russia | |
| n/a | n/a | |
| European Union | European Union | |
| European Union | South Africa | |
| n/a | n/a | |
| South Africa | South Africa | |
| India | India | |
| European Union | European Union | |
| Australia | Australia | |
| United States | United States | |
| European Union | European Union | |
| United States | European Union | |
| European Union | European Union | |
| China | European Union | |
| European Union | European Union | |
| United States | United States | |
| European Union | Australia | |
| Brazil | China | |
| United States | United States | |
| European Union | Japan | |
| European Union | European Union | |
| European Union | European Union | |
| Japan | European Union | |
| European Union | European Union | |
| European Union | European Union | |
| European Union | European Union | |
| United States | United States | |
| United States | United States | |
| Trinidad and Tobago | United States | |
| Australia | New Zealand | |
| European Union | European Union | |
| Japan | European Union | |
| Mali | European Union | |
| European Union | European Union | |
| European Union | European Union | |
| United States | Cote d'Ivoire | |
| Hong Kong | European Union | |
| European Union | European Union | |
| European Union | European Union | |
| China | Australia | |
| European Union | European Union | |
| China | China | |
| European Union | European Union | |
| European Union | India | |
| China | China | |
| European Union | United States | |
| South Africa | South Africa | |
| European Union | European Union | |
| European Union | European Union | |
| European Union | European Union | |
| China | Japan | |
| Russia | Uzbekistan | |
| Switzerland | European Union | |
| European Union | Japan | |
| Niger | European Union | |
| New Zealand | New Zealand | |
| United States | United States | |
| European Union | European Union | |
| European Union | European Union | |
| Russia | Russia | |
| European Union | European Union | |
| European Union | Russia | |
| India | European Union | |
| European Union | European Union | |
| European Union | China | |
| Brazil | Argentina | |
| n/a | n/a | |
| European Union | Australia | |
| United States | United States | |
| United States | China | |
| China | European Union | |
| Switzerland | South Africa | |
| South Africa | South Africa |