What We’re Showing

This graphic shows the world’s largest exporters of goods in 2023, based on data from the World Trade Organization.

Key Takeaways

• The dollar value of exports declined across 20 of the top 30 nations last year, amid a surge in trade restrictions.
• China leads the world in goods exports, but countries like Canada, Brazil, Chile, and Indonesia are increasingly implementing higher tariffs on its products.
• Refined petroleum, America’s largest goods export, was shipped to 173 countries last year, with the largest importers being Mexico (11%), China (10%), and the Netherlands (9%).
• In 2023, Taiwan exported nearly $166 billion in integrated circuits, with over half directed to China.