Charted: The 75-Year Shift in Global Exports to Asia

How Global Exports Shifted Toward Asia Over 75 Years

Key Takeaways

  • Asia’s share of global goods exports rose from 12.8% in 1950 to 35.6% in 2025.
  • The 10 leading Western economies shown fell from 49.1% of world goods exports to 34.4% over the same period.
  • China alone now accounts for 14.4% of global goods exports, the largest share within Asia.

A major milestone in global trade has been reached.

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