In 2024, China hit the highest recorded global surplus of $992.16 billion. Other countries topping the trade surplus list are Germany, Ireland, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, Russia and Brazil.

The difference results in a trade imbalance with a trade deficit for the US and a trade surplus for China. On an a larger scale of comparison, the U.S. holds the largest trade deficit in the world ...

In 2024, China hit the highest recorded global surplus of $992.16 billion. Other countries topping the trade surplus list are Germany, Ireland, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, Russia and Brazil.