In 2013,the top 10 exporting and importing nations collectively accounted for over half of all exports and imports of merchandise and services worldwide.

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Table 2.1 presents the world's 10 largest nations in terms of exports and imports of merchandise and of services. As you can see, they are generally developed countries, although China ranks in the top five on each list and India in the top 10 for imports of merchandise and for both imports and exports of services. These 10 largest exporters and importers collectively account for over half the world's exports and imports, which highlights the fact that international trade continues to be unevenly distributed across countries and regions of the world.

In 2013,the Top 10 Exporting and Importing Nations Collectively Accounted