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Planning to import products from China and not sure which products are manufactured in the country? In this article, we list some of the top imported products from China. The product list includes electronics, textiles, furniture, footwear, and other products.
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China has been a major electronic product exporting country since the 1990s. China’s export volume of electrical, and electronic equipment is worth USD 710 billion in 2020 (United Nations COMTRADE database). Also, according to the same source, the export volume of electronic and electrical products took up 27% of the total export volume of China in the same year.
Chinese manufacturers are capable of producing a wide variety of electronic and electrical products, components, and parts for different industries. Products that are exported by China include monolithic integrated circuits, electronic printed circuits, and telephones parts.
Examples of famous electronic companies that have their products assembled in China or purchase components from China include Apple, Siemens, and Nintendo.
Below are some of the top exported electronic products and parts from China:
Guangdong province in southern China is arguably the center of the world for electronics manufacturing and assembly. Most electronics manufacturers in Guangdong are concentrated in and around Shenzhen, Dongguan, Guangzhou, Zhongshan, and Zhuhai. Chances are that the device you’re reading this on was made in one of these cities.
That said, other electronics manufacturing clusters exist in China. Examples in include Ningbo in Zhejiang, and the inland provinces of Henan and Sichuan.
Here are some examples of trade fairs in China showcasing consumer electronic products:
The countries that import the most electronic and electrical products from China include (Trading Economics):
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China is a major producer of apparel and textile products. In 2020, the export volume of apparel and accessories products in China reached USD 170.3 billion. (Statista)
China exports a wide variety of apparel and textiles products made from different materials, including cotton, cashmere, leather, and synthetic materials. Other than producing clothing for casualwear purposes, Chinese manufacturers also produce personal protective wear, medical/lab wear, and products that serve many other different functions.
Examples of famous apparels brands that produce some of their products in China include Levis, Calvin Klein, and Abercrombie & Fitch.
Here are some examples of the most exported textiles products form China:
Apparel and textiles suppliers can be found all over China. That being said, most textiles manufacturers in the country are based in the following provinces:
There are many trade fairs for apparel and textile products held in China, including:
These are some of the main countries in which China exported its apparel and textile products in 2019 (World Integrated Trade Solution):
In 2020, China exported over USD 142 billion in chemical products, which made it the third-largest exporter of chemical products in the world, following Germany and the Netherlands (The Observatory of Economic Complexity).
The chemical products exported by Chinese manufacturers include organic and inorganic chemical compounds. These products are used for agricultural, industrial, or consumer-facing purposes, such as:
Examples of well-known chemical companies that have facilities in China include Dupont and 3M.
Top products exported chemicals from China include:
Here are some examples of trade fairs that feature the chemical products in China:
The main countries where China exported chemicals in 2019 include:
In 2020, China exported around USD 69 billion in furniture products, which ranked first in the world, followed by Poland, Germany, Vietnam, Italy, and Mexico (Statista).
A majority of Chinese furniture manufacturers provide ODM, and OEM services to business or individual buyers. They produce a wide variety of furniture products for residential and public spaces such as kitchens, offices, and hotels. This furniture can be customized with different materials, including fabric, wood, metal, and plastic
Examples of international famous brands that source or produce parts of their products in China include IKEA and Pottery Barn.
The most exported furniture by China in 2020 include (Trend Economy):
Many furniture manufacturers in China can be found in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Fujian, and Guangdong provinces.
Here are some furniture trade fairs in China:
The top export destinations of furniture produced by China in 2020 include (Trend Economy):
In 2020, China recorded an export value of vehicles and parts of around USD 32 billion, making it the second-largest exporter of vehicles and parts globally, ranking after Germany.
The supply chain of vehicles and parts in China has been sophisticatedly developed in the past few decades. Buyers can find a wide range of components and parts for the vehicles, such as electric motors, motor vehicle bodies, and mechanical and electronic components.
Here we list some examples of vehicle parts and components that are exported by Chinese manufacturers:
Many auto part suppliers can be found in Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Shandong, and Tianjin. Auto electronics suppliers can also be found in Guangdong province.
Here are some trade shows showcasing vehicle parts and components for international buyers:
Here are some of the top importing countries of vehicle parts from China in 2020 (The Observatory of Economic Complexity):
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The exported value of ceramic products from China in 2020 reached USD 25 billion, making China the biggest exporter of ceramic products in the world, followed by the United States, Spain, and Vietnam (The Observatory of Economic Complexity).
China is well-known for its production and export of white and blue porcelains. They are used as table and kitchenware, home decoration, or art collection. Jingdezhen is the most famous city in China for its enamelware workmanship since the 14th century. In modern days, there are various workshops and factories clustered in Jingdezhen that produce and export ceramic products.
Chinese manufacturers produce and export many different ceramics products, including:
Trade fairs for ceramic products in China include:
Below are some of the top export destinations of ceramic products from China in 2020 (Trend Economy):
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China is the leading footwear producer in the world. Its export volume of footwear in 2020 amounted to 7.4 billion pairs (Statista).
China produces and exports a wide variety of footwear that are used for different purposes, such as sports shoes, fashion shoes, and special work shoes. These shoes can be made of different materials such as rubber, plastics, textiles, and leather.
Examples of famous footwear brands that have some of their products made in China include Adidas, Nike, Reebok, and New Balance.
Below are examples of some of the most exported footwear from China in 2020:
Fujian in southeast China is often considered the main hub for footwear manufacturing in China. Many of the suppliers are located in and around the city of Quanzhou.
Trade fairs held in China for the footwear industry include:
The top countries to which China exported footwear in 2020 include:
The exported value of glass and glassware from China amounted to around USD 7.3 billion in 2019 (Statista), making China one of the biggest glass product exporters in the world.
China produces and exports a wide variety of glasses and glassware, including tempered glass, flat glass, and patterned glass. These glasses are used in the industries of construction, home products, precision instruments, and others.
Examples of glass products that are produced and exported by China include:
Glassware producers are often located in Xuzhou, Jiangsu province, and in Shandong province.
Here we list some trade fairs for glasses and glassware in China:
Below are some of the top export destinations of glass and glassware from China in 2020 (Trend Economy):
Mo Chuiyan has an MA in Islamic Studies from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. She has previously worked as a marketing developer for Middle Eastern countries in an E-commerce company. She has also worked as a merchandiser in the garment industry, where she gained expertise in material sourcing and production management. She currently works as a content editor for Chinaimportal.com