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Looking to expand into China’s massive market? Shipixy makes shipping to China simple and affordable. Our reliable services allow your products to reach over a billion potential customers safely.

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Table of Contents
  1. What to Expect in Shipping Costs from the USA to China
  2. How Long Does Shipping to China Take?
  3. Ship to China with DHL
  4. Ship to China with FedEx
  5. Ship to China with USPS
  6. Ship to China with UPS

What to Expect in Shipping Costs from the USA to China

 Shipping to China from the USA generally costs between $50 and $200 for standard packages, with express options starting at around $40. The final cost depends on several factors, including package size, weight, and the delivery speed you choose.

Additionally, there may be extra costs, such as customs duties and tracking fees. For businesses, looking into specialized freight shipping solutions can help save money and improve delivery times.

How Long Does Shipping to China Take?

Shipping from Europe or USA to China usually takes 8 to 14 business days with standard methods, while express shipping can deliver in 3 to 7 business days. The delivery time depends on the method you choose, whether by air freight or sea freight (slower). Proper packaging and accurate addressing are also important to avoid delays. Keep in mind that customs processing can add extra time,  so planning ahead makes delivery smooth and executable.

Ship to China with DHL

DHL is known for its fast and reliable express shipping to China, offering quick deliveries with robust tracking features. If you need your shipment to arrive urgently, DHL offers a smooth process and timely delivery to their customers.

Ship to China with FedEx

FedEx provides various shipping options to ensure your package reaches main cities in China on time. It offers dependable service for time-sensitive packages and makes tracking easy throughout the shipping process.

Ship to China with USPS

For affordable shipping, USPS offers budget-friendly options like First-Class and Priority Mail. While it might take a bit longer, USPS is ideal for non-urgent shipments and provides a unique solution for shipping to China.

Ship to China with UPS

UPS is well-known for its reliable shipping services to China, offering both express and standard options. It's a great choice for sending larger shipments, providing competitive rates and dependable delivery.

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Key facts about China

China has a population of about 1406.6 million (2025), and its capital is Beijing.

In 2025, the population shrank by 0.2%, and 66.3% of people lived in urban areas. The currency is the renminbi (CNY), and the official language is Putonghua.

In China, standard time ranges from UTC+06:00 to UTC+08:00 across two time zones, traffic drives on the right and the international calling code is +86.

China's gross domestic product (GDP) was $19.5 trillion in 2025, or $13,862 per person. It exported $4.1 trillion and imported $3.3 trillion of goods and services in 2025, so trade equaled 38% of GDP.

China at a glance
CapitalBeijing
Population (2025)1,406,585,000
Land area (2024)9,388,210 km² (3,624,806 sq mi)
Currencyrenminbi (CNY)
Official languagePutonghua
Time zones (standard)UTC+06:00, UTC+08:00
Calling code+86
Internet domain.cn
Drives on theright
GDP (2025)$19.5 trillion
GDP per person (2025)$13,862
GDP of China, 2016 to 2025
$0$10T$20T2016201720182019202020212022202320242025

China's GDP grew from $11.5 trillion in 2016 to $19.5 trillion in 2025, while the population went from 1,387,790,000 to 1,406,585,000. The largest one-year rise was in 2021, up 21.4%. Divided by population, that is about $8,255 per person in 2016 and $13,862 in 2025.

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GDP and population of China by year
YearGDP (current US$)Population
2025$19.5 trillion1,406,585,000
2024$18.73 trillion1,408,975,000
2023$18.27 trillion1,410,710,000
2022$18.32 trillion1,412,175,000
2021$18.2 trillion1,412,360,000
2020$15 trillion1,411,100,000
2019$14.56 trillion1,407,745,000
2018$14.15 trillion1,402,760,000
2017$12.54 trillion1,396,215,000
2016$11.46 trillion1,387,790,000

Trade between the United States and China

In 2025, the United States exported $106 billion of goods to China and imported $308.7 billion, a U.S. trade deficit of $202.7 billion.

U.S. exports to China fell 26% from $143.3 billion in 2024.

Among the 33 countries in Asia that Shipixy ships to, China ranks first as a market for U.S. goods, ahead of Japan ($81.4 billion).

U.S. goods trade with China, 2016 to 2025
$0$200B$400B$600B2016201720182019202020212022202320242025

U.S. exports to China ranged from $106 billion (2025) to $154 billion (2022); U.S. imports ranged from $308.7 billion to $538.5 billion. The United States had a goods trade surplus with China in zero of these 10 years. Exports in 2025 were 18.4% below the 10-year average of $129.9 billion.

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U.S. goods trade with China by year
YearU.S. exportsU.S. importsBalance
2025$106 billion$308.7 billion-$202.7 billion
2024$143.3 billion$440.3 billion-$297 billion
2023$147.6 billion$427.2 billion-$279.6 billion
2022$154 billion$536.3 billion-$382.3 billion
2021$151.4 billion$504.2 billion-$352.8 billion
2020$124.6 billion$432.5 billion-$308 billion
2019$106.5 billion$449.1 billion-$342.6 billion
2018$120.3 billion$538.5 billion-$418.2 billion
2017$130 billion$505.2 billion-$375.2 billion
2016$115.6 billion$462.4 billion-$346.8 billion
U.S. goods trade with China by month, 2025
$0$20B$40B$60BJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

In 2025, monthly U.S. exports to China ranged from $6.5 billion in May to $11.5 billion in March. U.S. imports from China peaked in January at $41.8 billion. The busiest quarter for exports was the first (January to March), with $31.8 billion or 30% of the year.

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U.S. goods trade with China by month, 2025
MonthU.S. exportsU.S. imports
January 2025$9.875 billion$41.77 billion
February 2025$10.43 billion$31.65 billion
March 2025$11.51 billion$29.51 billion
April 2025$8.091 billion$25.33 billion
May 2025$6.478 billion$20.42 billion
June 2025$9.466 billion$18.9 billion
July 2025$9.299 billion$26.38 billion
August 2025$8.267 billion$25.37 billion
September 2025$8.365 billion$23.52 billion
October 2025$8.924 billion$24.04 billion
November 2025$6.959 billion$20.64 billion
December 2025$8.314 billion$21.11 billion

The top three categories, civilian aircraft, engines, equipment, and parts, semiconductors and pharmaceutical preparations, made up 34.2% of U.S. exports to China in 2025. The fastest growing of these was civilian aircraft, engines, equipment, and parts, up 37.3% from 2024.

Top U.S. exports to China by end-use category
Category202520242023Change 2024 to 2025
Civilian aircraft, engines, equipment, and parts$15.88 billion$11.57 billion$6.808 billion+37.3%
Semiconductors$10.94 billion$9.932 billion$6.194 billion+10.2%
Pharmaceutical preparations$9.462 billion$9.981 billion$10.36 billion-5.2%
Industrial machines, other$5.441 billion$7.45 billion$7.593 billion-27%
Natural gas liquids$4.927 billion$6.236 billion$4.251 billion-21%
Medicinal Equipment$4.312 billion$4.345 billion$4.785 billion-0.8%
Plastic materials$4.192 billion$5.431 billion$5.533 billion-22.8%
Measuring, testing, control instruments$3.199 billion$4.003 billion$3.345 billion-20.1%
Soybeans$2.997 billion$12.64 billion$15.06 billion-76.3%
Chemicals-other$2.897 billion$3.509 billion$3.369 billion-17.5%
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Category202520242023Change 2024 to 2025
Passenger cars, new and used$2.27 billion$4.922 billion$6.248 billion-53.9%
Electric apparatus$2.126 billion$2.298 billion$2.358 billion-7.5%
Other industrial supplies$1.951 billion$2.347 billion$2.334 billion-16.9%
Meat, poultry, etc.$1.714 billion$3.237 billion$3.632 billion-47%
Industrial engines$1.688 billion$1.627 billion$1.594 billion+3.8%
Telecommunications equipment$1.669 billion$1.464 billion$1.212 billion+14%
Cell phones and other household goods, n.e.c.$1.51 billion$1.617 billion$1.584 billion-6.6%
Minimum value shipments$1.381 billion$1.62 billion$1.598 billion-14.8%
Chemicals-organic$1.326 billion$1.957 billion$2.335 billion-32.2%
Laboratory testing instruments$1.291 billion$1.673 billion$2.009 billion-22.8%

The United States bought mostly cell phones and other household goods, n.e.c., electric apparatus and toys, games, and sporting goods from China in 2025, together 26% of U.S. imports from there. The largest, cell phones and other household goods, n.e.c., was worth $39.3 billion, down 39.1% from 2024.

Top U.S. imports from China by end-use category
Category202520242023Change 2024 to 2025
Cell phones and other household goods, n.e.c.$39.3 billion$64.54 billion$66.69 billion-39.1%
Electric apparatus$21.5 billion$27.52 billion$23.99 billion-21.9%
Toys, games, and sporting goods$19.35 billion$30.75 billion$32.34 billion-37.1%
Apparel, textiles, nonwool or cotton$13.97 billion$20.33 billion$19.61 billion-31.3%
Other parts and accessories of vehicles$11.7 billion$15.46 billion$14.54 billion-24.3%
Computer accessories$11.61 billion$16.16 billion$15.7 billion-28.1%
Industrial machines, other$10.73 billion$11.24 billion$10.22 billion-4.5%
Household appliances$10.4 billion$14.85 billion$13.72 billion-29.9%
Telecommunications equipment$10.02 billion$12.86 billion$12.77 billion-22.1%
Computers$9.707 billion$34.3 billion$37.4 billion-71.7%
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Category202520242023Change 2024 to 2025
Minimum value shipments$8.729 billion$5.136 billion$4.675 billion+70%
Furniture, household goods, etc.$8.195 billion$12.1 billion$11.71 billion-32.3%
Pharmaceutical preparations$7.754 billion$9.282 billion$7.231 billion-16.5%
Cookware, cutlery, tools$7.065 billion$10.01 billion$8.888 billion-29.4%
Industrial supplies, other$6.794 billion$8.52 billion$7.961 billion-20.3%
Other consumer nondurables$6.323 billion$7.8 billion$6.916 billion-18.9%
Medicinal equipment$5.806 billion$6.994 billion$6.337 billion-17%
Photo, service industry machinery$5.576 billion$7.893 billion$7.269 billion-29.4%
Footwear$5.46 billion$8.164 billion$7.868 billion-33.1%
U.S. goods returned, and reimports$4.854 billion$4.793 billion$3.754 billion+1.3%

Countries near China

China shares land or sea borders with 17 countries: Afghanistan, Bhutan, India, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, North Korea, Pakistan, Russia, South Korea, Taiwan, Tajikistan and Vietnam.

By population, China is the second largest of the 32 countries in Asia on our list, between India (1463.9 million) and Indonesia (285.7 million).

Among its neighbors, Japan received the most U.S. goods in 2025 ($81.4 billion) and Bhutan the least ($4.6 million), against $106 billion for China.