Ashraf AboArafe
With the countdown to hold the first Arab-Chinese summit in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in December 2022 to set a common destiny as a new historical starting point between China and the Arab countries in the new era, we monitor the volume of trade exchange between the parties to the summit according to international conventions, which It is likely to multiply against the background of the historical event, as follows:
* Egypt
In 2020, China exported $13.3B to Egypt. The main products that China exported to Egypt are Broadcasting Equipment ($751M), Non-Retail Synthetic Filament Yarn ($379M), and LCDs ($371M). During the last 25 years the exports of China to Egypt have increased at an annualized rate of 14.4%, from $463M in 1995 to $13.3B in 2020.
In 2020, Egypt exported $754M to China. The main products that Egypt exported to China were Crude Petroleum ($255M), Refined Petroleum ($132M), and Citrus ($75.5M). During the last 25 years the exports of Egypt to China have increased at an annualized rate of 17.9%, from $12.2M in 1995 to $754M in 2020
* Saudi Arabia
In 2020, China exported $31.8B to Saudi Arabia. The main products that China exported to Saudi Arabia are Broadcasting Equipment ($3.38B), Telephones ($1.49B), and Light Fixtures ($1.19B). During the last 25 years the exports of China to Saudi Arabia have increased at an annualized rate of 15.3%, from $905M in 1995 to $31.8B in 2020.
In 2020, Saudi Arabia exported $33.4B to China. The main products that Saudi Arabia exported to China were Crude Petroleum ($24.7B), Ethylene Polymers ($2.17B), and Acyclic Alcohols ($1.32B). During the last 25 years the exports of Saudi Arabia to China have increased at an annualized rate of 19.4%, from $393M in 1995 to $33.4B in 2020.
* Sudan
In 2020, China exported $2.51B to Sudan. The main products that China exported to Sudan were Knit Women’s Suits ($117M), Leather Footwear ($85.3M), and Motorcycles and cycles ($77.7M). During the last 25 years the exports of China to Sudan have increased at an annualized rate of 16.8%, from $51.5M in 1995 to $2.51B in 2020.
In 2020, Sudan exported $766M to China. The main products that Sudan exported to China were Other Oily Seeds ($296M), Ground Nuts ($273M), and Crude Petroleum ($51.6M). During the last 25 years the exports of Sudan to China have increased at an annualized rate of 10.9%, from $57.2M in 1995 to $766M in 2020.
* Mauritania
In 2020, China exported $758M to Mauritania. The main products that China exported to Mauritania were Woven Fabric of Synthetic Staple Fibers ($63.5M), Tea ($60M), and Rubber Footwear ($34.3M). During the last 25 years the exports of China to Mauritania have increased at an annualized rate of 13.5%, from $32.1M in 1995 to $758M in 2020.
In 2020, Mauritania exported $1.26B to China. The main products that Mauritania exported to China were Iron Ore ($855M), Copper Ore ($206M), and Animal Meal and Pellets ($115M). During the last 25 years the exports of Mauritania to China have increased at an annualized rate of 37.1%, from $470k in 1995 to $1.26B in 2020.
* Algeria
In 2020, China exported $5.6B to Algeria. The main products exported from China to Algeria were Rubber Tires ($184M), Broadcasting Equipment ($139M), and Rubber Footwear ($137M). During the last 25 years the exports of China to Algeria have increased at an annualized rate of 14.8%, from $176M in 1995 to $5.6B in 2020.
In 2020, Algeria exported $893M to China. The main products that Algeria exported to China were Refined Petroleum ($569M), Crude Petroleum ($180M), and Petroleum Gas ($120M). During the last 25 years the exports of Algeria to China have increased at an annualized rate of 15.1%, from $26.8M in 1995 to $893M in 2020.
* Tunisia
In 2020, China exported $1.43B to Tunisia. The main products that China exported to Tunisia are Broadcasting Equipment ($106M), Cars ($42M), and Telephones ($35.8M). During the last 25 years the exports of China to Tunisia have increased at an annualized rate of 13.3%, from $62.4M in 1995 to $1.43B in 2020.
In 2020, Tunisia exported $219M to China. The main products that Tunisia exported to China were Broadcasting Equipment ($34.6M), Non-Knit Women’s Suits ($18M), and Low-voltage Protection Equipment ($14.4M). During the last 25 years the exports of Tunisia to China have increased at an annualized rate of 8%, from $32M in 1995 to $219M in 2020.
* Morocco
In 2020, China exported $4.83B to Morocco. The main products that China exported to Morocco were Broadcasting Equipment ($436M), Tea ($195M), and Pile Fabric ($148M). During the last 25 years the exports of China to Morocco have increased at an annualized rate of 14.7%, from $158M in 1995 to $4.83B in 2020.
In 2020, Morocco exported $410M to China. The main products that Morocco exported to China were Copper Ore ($37.6M), Zinc Ore ($33.5M), and Scrap Copper ($26.2M). During the last 25 years the exports of Morocco to China have increased at an annualized rate of 7.97%, from $60.3M in 1995 to $410M in 2020.
* Somalia
In 2020, China exported $893M to Somalia. The main products that China exported to Somalia are Woven Fabric of Synthetic Staple Fibers ($119M), Coated Flat-Rolled Iron ($53.8M), and Other Furniture ($51.6M). During the last 25 years the exports of China to Somalia have increased at an annualized rate of 37.5%, from $312k in 1995 to $893M in 2020.
In 2020, Somalia exported $7.68M to China. The main products that Somalia exported to China were Insect Resins ($4M), Molluscs ($1.14M), and Other Oily Seeds ($734k). During the last 25 years the exports of Somalia to China have increased at an annualized rate of 7.55%, from $1.25M in 1995 to $7.68M in 2020.
* Libya
In N/A, China did not export any services to Libya.
In N/A, Libya did not export any products to China.
* Qatar
In September 2022, China exported $466M and imported $1.98B from Qatar, resulting in a negative trade balance of $1.52B. Between September 2021 and September 2022 the exports of China have increased by $119M (34.2%) from $348M to $466M, while imports increased by $930M (88.3%) from $1.05B to $1.98B.
In 2020, Qatar exported $7.09B to China. The main products that Qatar exported to China were Petroleum Gas ($4.24B), Crude Petroleum ($1.41B), and Ethylene Polymers ($607M). During the last 25 years the exports of Qatar to China have increased at an annualized rate of 19.7%, from $78.3M in 1995 to $7.09B in 2020.
* Bahrain
In September 2022, China exported $118M and imported $1.02M from Bahrain, resulting in a positive trade balance of $117M. Between September 2021 and September 2022 the exports of China have increased by $18.5M (18.7%) from $99.4M to $118M, while imports decreased by $-23.5M (-95.8%) from $24.6M to $1.02M.
In 2020, Bahrain exported $135M to China. The main products that Bahrain exported to China were Refined Petroleum ($67.9M), Raw Aluminum ($52.8M), and Glass Fibers ($3.5M). During the last 25 years the exports of Bahrain to China have increased at an annualized rate of 8.85%, from $16.2M in 1995 to $135M in 2020.
* Kuwait
In 2020, China exported $4.26B to Kuwait. The main products that China exported to Kuwait are Broadcasting Equipment ($455M), Other Cloth Articles ($282M), and Iron Pipes ($213M). During the last 25 years the exports of China to Kuwait have increased at an annualized rate of 16%, from $105M in 1995 to $4.26B in 2020.
In 2020, Kuwait exported $9.8B to China. The main products that Kuwait exported to China were Crude Petroleum ($7.9B), Petroleum Gas ($544M), and Cyclic Hydrocarbons ($442M). During the last 25 years the exports of Kuwait to China have increased at an annualized rate of 19.8%, from $107M in 1995 to $9.8B in 2020.
* Iraq
The top exports of Iraq are Crude Petroleum ($45.2B), Gold ($7.98B), Refined Petroleum ($4.25B), Petroleum Coke ($424M), and Coal Tar Oil ($102M), exporting mostly to China ($17B), India ($14.4B), Turkey ($8.19B), South Korea ($3.78B), and United States ($2.85B).
The top imports of Iraq are Broadcasting Equipment ($3.33B), Refined Petroleum ($2.6B), Cars ($1.86B), Jewellery ($1.44B), and Packaged Medicaments ($996M), importing mostly from United Arab Emirates ($13.1B), China ($10.9B), Turkey ($9.14B), India ($1.46B), and Germany ($1.04B).
* Syria
In 2020, China exported $834M to Syria. The main products exported from China to Syria were Rubber Tires ($35M), Light Fixtures ($30.5M), and Non-Retail Synthetic Filament Yarn ($29.3M). During the last 25 years the exports of China to Syria have increased at an annualized rate of 6.94%, from $156M in 1995 to $834M in 2020.
2020, Syria exported $1.26M to China. The main products that Syria exported to China were Other Cloth Article.
Thus, for these Arab-Chinese statistics, it is clear that Chinese socialism has struck American capitalism with death, especially after the latter’s preoccupation with the so-called war on terror since September 11, 2001, and its defeats in Afghanistan, Iraq, and perhaps the next in Ukraine, in addition to the sharp decline in trust between Arabs and Americans. The impact of the lie of the Arab Spring..whether at the level of peoples or regimes..
The first Arab-Chinese summit has become a reality towards a socio-economic and political strategy to root a promising future for the Arabs and the Chinese at the expense of the old powers.. America.. the European Union.. the Soviet Union.
