China-Latin America Trade Up

Trade between China and Latin America jumps 32 percent led by Brazil and Mexico.

BY LBC STAFF

China’s trade with Latin America increased 32.3 percent last year to $236.6 billion, according to data from the International Monetary Fund.

Chinese exports grew 33.7 percent to $118.4 billion, while imports increased 31 percent to $118.2 billion.

China’s trade with Brazil, its top partner in Latin America, grew 35.2 percent to $84.5 billion. Exports jumped 30.2 percent to $31.9 billion, while imports grew 38.4 percent to $52.6 billion.

CHART: China-Latin America Trade 2011