Understanding Country Trade Comparisons

Comparing trade data between countries helps identify sourcing alternatives, assess market concentration risk, and spot shifting trade patterns. For example, comparing China and Vietnam reveals how U.S. importers have diversified supply chains in recent years.

All data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's Foreign Trade division and represents the latest available monthly statistics for merchandise trade.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I compare trade data between two countries?

Select two different countries from the dropdown menus and click Compare. You'll see a side-by-side comparison of imports, exports, trade balance, and other key metrics. Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau and is updated monthly.

What trade metrics can I compare?

You can compare total import value, total export value, trade balance (surplus or deficit), and the number of product categories traded, for any two U.S. trading partners.