Top Exporting Countries 2021
Top exporting countries drive global trade; measure export volume and its impact on international markets.
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Rank | Actions | ||
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1 | China | 3,554,107,780,957.44 USD | |
2 | United States | 2,555,430,000,000 USD | |
3 | Germany | 1,851,846,071,996.09 USD | |
4 | United Kingdom | 935,667,446,175.151 USD | |
5 | France | 928,139,254,791.07 USD | |
6 | Japan | 912,549,013,982.719 USD | |
7 | Netherlands | 911,591,180,290.683 USD | |
8 | Singapore | 797,699,635,946.268 USD | |
9 | South Korea | 764,083,221,345.796 USD | |
10 | China, Hong Kong SAR | 752,719,132,923.809 USD | |
11 | Ireland | 723,445,227,902.702 USD | |
12 | Italy | 679,294,123,497.663 USD | |
13 | India | 677,769,255,428.552 USD | |
14 | Canada | 630,478,158,309.719 USD | |
15 | Switzerland | 579,841,742,088.153 USD | |
16 | Russia | 548,800,273,711.107 USD | |
17 | Belgium | 536,427,846,318.596 USD | |
18 | Mexico | 534,121,610,565.454 USD | |
19 | Spain | 493,273,673,720.922 USD | |
20 | United Arab Emirates | 425,155,888,359.428 USD | |
21 | Poland | 393,088,751,264.328 USD | |
22 | Vietnam | 343,937,314,545.796 USD | |
23 | Australia | 343,364,164,705.654 USD | |
24 | Brazil | 319,251,213,851.504 USD | |
25 | Sweden | 299,954,758,723.977 USD | |
26 | Thailand | 296,424,506,130.06 USD | |
27 | Turkey | 294,429,020,560.408 USD | |
28 | Saudi Arabia | 286,501,333,333.333 USD | |
29 | Austria | 268,839,884,920.186 USD | |
30 | Malaysia | 264,015,450,976.493 USD | |
31 | Indonesia | 254,109,508,154.492 USD | |
32 | Denmark | 240,447,056,409.375 USD | |
33 | Norway | 216,630,966,239.814 USD | |
34 | Czech Republic | 205,281,381,420.63 USD | |
35 | Luxembourg | 186,265,544,320.237 USD | |
36 | Hungary | 145,547,409,482.391 USD | |
37 | Israel | 141,191,894,262.855 USD | |
38 | South Africa | 131,000,485,997.462 USD | |
39 | Finland | 117,459,122,934.107 USD | |
40 | Romania | 116,008,010,735.462 USD | |
41 | Slovakia | 109,378,268,572.459 USD | |
42 | Portugal | 106,387,190,475.432 USD | |
43 | Qatar | 105,549,450,549.451 USD | |
44 | Philippines | 101,485,514,507.701 USD | |
45 | Chile | 100,881,456,731.022 USD | |
46 | Iran | 89,695,394,080.135 USD | |
47 | Argentina | 87,906,118,244.66 USD | |
48 | Greece | 87,890,002,522.689 USD | |
49 | Ukraine | 81,281,413,098.766 USD | |
50 | Iraq | 78,260,500,000 USD | |
51 | Kuwait | 76,736,406,944.633 USD | |
52 | Kazakhstan | 66,318,146,545.905 USD | |
53 | Peru | 66,169,160,382.77 USD | |
54 | Puerto Rico | 57,909,200,000 USD | |
55 | New Zealand | 56,662,187,013.722 USD | |
56 | Lithuania | 53,381,777,500.232 USD | |
57 | Bulgaria | 52,185,365,602.939 USD | |
58 | Colombia | 51,591,453,811.297 USD | |
59 | Slovenia | 51,509,624,959.852 USD | |
60 | Belarus | 49,351,137,896.738 USD | |
61 | Morocco | 47,060,549,921.433 USD | |
62 | Oman | 46,569,570,871.261 USD | |
63 | Egypt | 44,850,223,072.02 USD | |
64 | Bangladesh | 44,386,125,441.859 USD | |
65 | Algeria | 43,660,727,771.345 USD | |
66 | Bahrain | 35,234,574,468.085 USD | |
67 | Serbia | 34,628,348,308.224 USD | |
68 | Croatia | 34,354,168,366.798 USD | |
69 | Libya | 32,419,787,680.602 USD | |
70 | Pakistan | 31,546,332,472.531 USD | |
71 | Angola | 31,385,829,560.717 USD | |
72 | Estonia | 29,617,994,789.252 USD | |
73 | Ecuador | 29,009,062,000 USD | |
74 | China, Macao SAR | 28,151,033,560.293 USD | |
75 | Panama | 28,041,417,544.044 USD | |
76 | Cyprus | 27,565,552,209.714 USD | |
77 | Cambodia | 26,621,743,091.289 USD | |
78 | Latvia | 25,510,768,209.825 USD | |
79 | Azerbaijan | 25,487,647,058.824 USD | |
80 | Ghana | 23,898,089,227.042 USD | |
81 | Costa Rica | 23,500,424,068.911 USD | |
82 | Malta | 23,442,200,552.268 USD | |
83 | Congo, Democratic Republic of the | 22,344,866,847.553 USD | |
84 | Dominican Republic | 20,419,747,258.691 USD | |
85 | Uruguay | 20,010,251,506.3 USD | |
86 | Tunisia | 19,667,292,546.307 USD | |
87 | Uzbekistan | 16,479,144,804.738 USD | |
88 | Cรดte d'Ivoire | 16,230,487,159.254 USD | |
89 | Guatemala | 15,241,812,021.843 USD | |
90 | Sri Lanka | 14,985,052,373.042 USD | |
91 | Kenya | 14,381,862,480.264 USD | |
92 | Paraguay | 14,177,412,819.898 USD | |
93 | Jordan | 13,869,577,464.789 USD | |
94 | Gabon | 11,849,572,428.606 USD | |
95 | Zambia | 11,537,884,956.041 USD | |
96 | Bolivia | 11,276,448,089.725 USD | |
97 | Brunei Darussalam | 11,228,855,780.629 USD | |
98 | Honduras | 11,079,128,213.317 USD | |
99 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 10,137,269,156.014 USD | |
100 | Tanzania | 9,976,590,469.47 USD | |
101 | Iceland | 9,802,647,460.532 USD | |
102 | Guinea | 9,596,023,580.509 USD | |
103 | North Macedonia | 9,162,326,827.23 USD | |
104 | Mongolia | 8,950,037,976.409 USD | |
105 | Venezuela | 8,690,395,620.683 USD | |
106 | El Salvador | 8,359,050,000 USD | |
107 | Turkmenistan | 8,345,505,967.82 USD | |
108 | Ethiopia | 8,323,978,507.538 USD | |
109 | Zimbabwe | 8,158,286,329.088 USD | |
110 | Georgia | 8,045,446,645.348 USD | |
111 | Botswana | 7,858,679,909.857 USD | |
112 | Congo | 7,833,386,313.57 USD | |
113 | Cameroon | 7,430,968,539.297 USD | |
114 | Mauritius | 7,062,411,510.584 USD | |
115 | Senegal | 6,781,011,708.685 USD | |
116 | Nicaragua | 6,593,588,345.768 USD | |
117 | Mozambique | 6,523,890,986.023 USD | |
118 | Burkina Faso | 6,460,208,896.649 USD | |
119 | Uganda | 6,396,009,273.52 USD | |
120 | Lebanon | 6,020,232,987.665 USD | |
121 | Albania | 5,613,909,458.076 USD | |
122 | Equatorial Guinea | 5,512,726,595.332 USD | |
123 | Mali | 5,389,820,860.676 USD | |
124 | Armenia | 4,950,452,984.497 USD | |
125 | Djibouti | 4,842,477,816.353 USD | |
126 | Chad | 4,434,510,318.117 USD | |
127 | Republic of Moldova | 4,196,391,944.647 USD | |
128 | United States Virgin Islands | 4,069,000,000 USD | |
129 | Maldives | 3,997,066,754.32 USD | |
130 | Namibia | 3,963,389,444.588 USD | |
131 | Benin | 3,700,039,683.358 USD | |
132 | Mauritania | 3,675,736,238.8 USD | |
133 | Bermuda | 3,491,937,000 USD | |
134 | San Marino | 3,420,233,100.823 USD | |
135 | Bahamas | 3,366,900,000 USD | |
136 | Madagascar | 3,314,741,894.164 USD | |
137 | Kyrgyzstan | 3,311,706,968.063 USD | |
138 | Kosovo | 3,144,942,871.568 USD | |
139 | State of Palestine | 3,140,300,000 USD | |
140 | Montenegro | 2,511,149,463.494 USD | |
141 | Timor-Leste | 2,302,354,018.814 USD | |
142 | Syrian Arab Republic | 2,226,608,573.261 USD | |
143 | Tajikistan | 2,161,333,822.626 USD | |
144 | Rwanda | 2,160,639,864.361 USD | |
145 | Eswatini | 2,144,557,154.68 USD | |
146 | Afghanistan | 2,045,190,335.081 USD | |
147 | Togo | 1,976,054,796.247 USD | |
148 | Aruba | 1,945,182,828.039 USD | |
149 | Faroe Islands | 1,923,044,780.863 USD | |
150 | Nepal | 1,890,245,951.51 USD | |
151 | Malawi | 1,573,501,117.664 USD | |
152 | Somalia | 1,532,000,000 USD | |
153 | Niger | 1,490,563,681.261 USD | |
154 | Haiti | 1,490,136,140.368 USD | |
155 | New Caledonia | 1,425,561,376.82 USD | |
156 | Seychelles | 1,193,663,263.245 USD | |
157 | Belize | 1,155,566,850 USD | |
158 | Greenland | 1,121,643,590.627 USD | |
159 | Sierra Leone | 1,114,288,666.942 USD | |
160 | Lesotho | 1,113,103,702.51 USD | |
161 | Bhutan | 808,455,596.608 USD | |
162 | French Polynesia | 805,906,228.023 USD | |
163 | Sudan | 770,119,708.003 USD | |
164 | Antigua and Barbuda | 752,377,777.778 USD | |
165 | Cabo Verde | 489,360,327.178 USD | |
166 | Solomon Islands | 413,817,855.138 USD | |
167 | Guinea-Bissau | 334,639,591.94 USD | |
168 | Central African Republic | 332,868,820.828 USD | |
169 | American Samoa | 332,000,000 USD | |
170 | Guam | 193,000,000 USD | |
171 | Gambia | 133,283,633.187 USD | |
172 | Comoros | 126,168,316.003 USD | |
173 | Marshall Islands | 120,116,615.295 USD | |
174 | Samoa | 98,618,303.146 USD | |
175 | Vanuatu | 90,797,377.858 USD | |
176 | Micronesia (Fed. States of) | 79,000,000 USD | |
177 | Tonga | 57,546,487.814 USD | |
178 | Northern Mariana Islands | 55,000,000 USD | |
179 | Nauru | 54,051,776.704 USD | |
180 | Palau | 15,533,028.603 USD | |
181 | Kiribati | 10,754,926.789 USD |
- #1
China
- #2
United States
- #3
Germany
- #4
United Kingdom
- #5
France
- #6
Japan
- #7
Netherlands
- #8
Singapore
- #9
South Korea
- #10
China, Hong Kong SAR
Analysis: These countries represent the highest values in this dataset, showcasing significant scale and impact on global statistics.
- #181
Kiribati
- #180
Palau
- #179
Nauru
- #178
Northern Mariana Islands
- #177
Tonga
- #176
Micronesia (Fed. States of)
- #175
Vanuatu
- #174
Samoa
- #173
Marshall Islands
- #172
Comoros
Context: These countries or territories have the lowest values, often due to geographic size, administrative status, or specific characteristics.
Analysis & Context
The Top Exporting Countries in 2021 saw China leading with an export volume of USD 3,554,107,780,957.44, marking the highest in the global range, which spans from USD 10,754,926.79 to this peak. The global average export value was approximately USD 151,630,130,889.57, offering a broad perspective on international trade dynamics.
Economic Powerhouses Driving Global Exports
The dominance of countries such as China, the United States, and Germany in global exports highlights their significant economic influence. China, with its staggering export value, benefits from a robust manufacturing sector that caters to a diverse range of industries, from electronics to textiles. The United States, exporting goods worth USD 2,555,430,000,000, leverages its technological innovation and agricultural output to maintain its global trade stature. Meanwhile, Germany, with exports amounting to USD 1,851,846,071,996.09, capitalizes on its automotive and machinery sectors.
These countries are not only pivotal due to their volume but also because of their ability to influence global supply chains. The interconnectedness of their economies with global markets underscores their strategic importance in international trade.
Factors Contributing to Export Success
Several factors contribute to the export success of these top nations. Geographically, countries like China and Germany benefit from their central positions in Asia and Europe, respectively, facilitating trade with neighboring regions. The United States leverages its vast natural resources and technological advancements.
Policy-wise, these countries have implemented strategies that promote export-led growth. China's Belt and Road Initiative has expanded its trade routes, while Germany's membership in the European Union provides a seamless trade environment. The United States benefits from various trade agreements and its economic policies that support innovation and industrial growth.
Year-over-Year Export Dynamics
In 2021, significant year-over-year changes were observed, with China experiencing the largest increase of USD 824,223,205,793.55, translating to a 30.2% growth. This surge can be attributed to a post-pandemic recovery in global demand and China's quick adaptation to supply chain challenges. Similarly, the United States and Germany saw increases of USD 404,291,000,000 (18.8%) and USD 309,978,411,583.63 (20.1%), respectively, driven by technological exports and automotive industry demand.
Conversely, some countries faced declines, with Puerto Rico and Egypt experiencing decreases of USD 4,328,200,000 (-7.0%) and USD 3,022,515,543.08 (-6.3%). These reductions were influenced by local economic challenges and disruptions in specific sectors.
The Lower End of the Export Spectrum
At the lower end of the export spectrum, countries like Kiribati and Palau reported minimal export values of USD 10,754,926.79 and USD 15,533,028.60, respectively. These nations often face geographical and economic constraints, such as limited natural resources and smaller domestic markets, which hinder their export capacities. Additionally, their economic structures are typically more reliant on tourism and aid than on export-driven growth.
While these countries may not be major players in global exports, they highlight the diversity of economic scales and the varying impacts of globalization on different regions.
In conclusion, the landscape of the Top Exporting Countries in 2021 reflects a complex interplay of economic strength, strategic policy, and geographical advantages. Understanding these dynamics provides valuable insights into the mechanisms that drive global trade and the potential shifts in future economic powerhouses.
Frequently Asked Questions About Top Exporting Countries in 2021
Which country was the top exporter in 2021?
China was the top exporter in 2021 with exports valued at 3,554,107,780,957 USD.
What was the export value of the lowest exporting country in 2021?
Kiribati had the lowest export value in 2021, with exports totaling 10,754,927 USD.
What was the average export value for countries in 2021?
The average export value for countries in 2021 was 151,630,130,890 USD.
How many countries are included in the dataset for 2021?
The dataset includes 181 countries for the year 2021.
What is the median export value among the countries in 2021?
The median export value among the countries in 2021 was 14,381,862,480 USD.
Which countries were in the top 3 exporters in 2021?
The top 3 exporting countries in 2021 were China, the United States, and Germany.
Insights by country
Libya
In 2021, Libya ranked #69 globally in Top Exporting Countries with a value of 32,419,787,680.6016 USD. This figure is notably lower than the leading exporter, China, which underscores Libya's position in the global market. The primary driver of Libya's export economy is its vast oil reserves, which account for a significant portion of its export revenue, despite ongoing political instability affecting production levels.
Montenegro
In 2021, Montenegro ranked #140 globally for Top Exporting Countries, with exports valued at 2,511,149,463.4938 USD. This figure is significantly lower than many of its regional neighbors, reflecting the country's smaller economy and export capacity. Key drivers of Montenegro's export performance include its reliance on tourism and the export of natural resources, such as aluminum and fish, which play a crucial role in its economic landscape.
Micronesia (Fed. States of)
In 2021, Micronesia (Fed. States of) ranked #176 in Top Exporting Countries with a total export value of 79,000,000 USD. This figure places Micronesia near the bottom of the global rankings, reflecting its limited export capacity compared to regional neighbors like Palau, which has a more diversified economy. The country's exports are primarily driven by fishing and agricultural products, influenced by its geographic location in the Pacific and reliance on subsistence agriculture.
Thailand
In 2021, Thailand ranked #26 globally in Top Exporting Countries, with exports valued at 296424506130.06 USD. This places Thailand ahead of many neighboring countries, reflecting its significant role in the Southeast Asian economy. The nation's robust export performance is driven by its diverse manufacturing sector, particularly in electronics, automotive, and agricultural products, along with strategic trade agreements that enhance its market access.
Luxembourg
In 2021, Luxembourg ranked #35 among Top Exporting Countries with exports valued at 186265544320.237 USD. This figure places Luxembourg below its neighbor Belgium, which is known for its larger industrial base and export volume. Key drivers of Luxembourg's export performance include its strategic location in Europe, a highly developed financial sector, and a strong focus on high-value goods, particularly in the technology and financial services sectors.
Kenya
In 2021, Kenya ranked #91 among the Top Exporting Countries, with exports valued at 14,381,862,480.2642 USD. This figure is significantly lower than that of regional leaders like South Africa, which showcases a more diversified export base.
Key drivers of Kenya's export performance include its strategic geographic location as a gateway to East Africa and the prominence of agricultural exports, particularly tea and horticultural products. Furthermore, ongoing investments in infrastructure and trade agreements are aimed at enhancing Kenya's export capacity.
Gambia
In 2021, Gambia ranked #171 globally in Top Exporting Countries with a total export value of 133283633.187106 USD. This figure places Gambia significantly lower than its regional neighbors, reflecting challenges in trade competitiveness. Key drivers of this low ranking include the country's limited industrial base and reliance on agriculture, particularly groundnuts, which dominate its export landscape.
Oman
In 2021, Oman ranked #62 among the top exporting countries, with a total export value of 46,569,570,871.2614 USD. This figure is notable within the Gulf region, where countries like Saudi Arabia and the UAE typically dominate export rankings. Oman's economy is heavily reliant on oil exports, which constitute a significant portion of its total trade, while ongoing efforts to diversify its economy aim to enhance its non-oil sectors.
Armenia
In 2021, Armenia ranked #124 among the Top Exporting Countries with a total export value of 4,950,452,984.49689 USD. This figure is significantly lower than many of its regional neighbors, reflecting the challenges faced by its economy. Key drivers of Armenia's export landscape include its limited natural resources and reliance on sectors like mining and agriculture, alongside ongoing geopolitical tensions that impact trade relationships.
Marshall Islands
In 2021, the Marshall Islands ranked #173 with a total of 120116615.29541 USD in Top Exporting Countries. This figure places the Marshall Islands significantly lower than many of its Pacific neighbors, reflecting the challenges faced by small island economies. The country's exports are primarily driven by fishing and agriculture, with limited diversification due to its geographic isolation and small population.
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