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United States 
China
Figures for goods shipped from Los Angeles to Shanghai.
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- Imports from United States, 2024$164.59bnReported by ChinaUN Comtrade
- Top product groupMineral fuels and oilHS 27UN Comtrade
What's traded
The largest product groups China reported importing from United States in 2024, by HS chapter.
| # | Product group | HS | Value, 2024 | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mineral fuels and oil | 27 | $23,072m | 14.0% |
| 2 | Machinery | 84 | $19,788m | 12.0% |
| 3 | Electrical equipment | 85 | $18,142m | 11.0% |
| 4 | Optical and medical instruments | 90 | $13,098m | 8.0% |
| 5 | Oilseeds and soybeans | 12 | $12,630m | 7.7% |
| 6 | Vehicles and parts | 87 | $8,987m | 5.5% |
| 7 | Plastics | 39 | $8,069m | 4.9% |
| 8 | Aircraft and parts | 88 | $6,213m | 3.8% |
Shipping this route
Market estimates for one shipment from Los Angeles to Shanghai, by how you ship.
Estimates by Freightos (freightos.com). Prices in US dollars.
Duties and paperwork
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Coming up
- 15 Oct – 4 Nov2026
In 2 days Guangzhou, China - 2–5Dec 2026
In 50 days Shanghai, China
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