China goods trade with world, as reported by China, 2005–2011 (billions of U.S. dollars)
| Imports | Exports | Trade balance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 660.0 | 762.0 | 102.0 |
| 2006 | 791.5 | 968.9 | 177.5 |
| 2007 | 956.1 | 1220.1 | 263.9 |
| 2008 | 1132.6 | 1430.7 | 298.1 |
| 2009 | 1005.6 | 1201.6 | 196.1 |
| 2010* | 1396.0 | 1577.8 | 181.8 |
| 2011* | 1743.4 | 1898.4 | 155.0 |
*Preliminary estimates, included for illustration only
Source: UN Comtrade (2013)