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India among top players in international trade

Last updated on: March 19, 2013 09:26 IST
A container ship and cranes at Italy's biggest container port Gioia Tauro in the southern region of Calabria.

While domestic market continues to play an important role in many countries, global trade is witnessing a rise in importance.

Let's take a look at some countries, including India, that are leading the way in international trade.

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India among top players in international trade

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A view of the Empire State Plaza and the State Capitol in Albany, New York.

The United States

Total international trade: $3,969.00 billion

Date of information: 2012 estimate

Global rank: 1

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China

Total international trade: $3,801.00 billion

Date of information: 2012 estimate

Global rank: 2

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A Christmas market in front of the Charlottenburg castle in Berlin.

Germany

Total international trade: $2,768.00 billion

Date of information: 2012 estimate

Global rank: 3

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Japan's Mt Fuji, covered with snow, is seen through Shinjuku skyscrapers in Tokyo.

Japan

Total international trade: $1,649.80 billion

Date of information: 2012 estimate

Global rank: 4

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A view shows the Champs Elysees Avenue and the Arc de Triomphe monument in Paris.

France

Total international trade: $1,226.40 billion

Date of information: 2012 estimate

Global rank: 5

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The United Kingdom

Total international trade: $1,127.00 billion

Date of information: 2012 estimate

Global rank: 6

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Part of Gangnam area is seen down the Han River in Seoul.

South Korea

Total international trade: $1,068.70 billion

Date of information: 2012 estimate

Global rank: 7

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American tourists picnic while enjoying the Dutch tulip fields in Noordwijk.

The Netherlands

Total international trade: $1,046.60 billion

Date of information: 2012 estimate

Global rank: 8

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A view of Montreal skyline from Mont-Royal mountain.

Canada

Total international trade: $962.60 billion

Date of information: 2012 estimate

Global rank: 9

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An aerial view of St Peter's Square in Rome.

Italy

Total international trade: $953.00 billion

Date of information: 2012 estimate

Global rank: 10

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Hong Kong

Total international trade: $938.40 billion

Date of information: 2012 estimate

Global rank: 11

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A view of Moscow's Kremlin, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Moscow City business district.

Russia

Total international trade: $900.60 billion

Date of information: 2012 estimate

Global rank: 12

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A cyclist rides past the skyline of the Central Business District in Singapore.

Singapore

Total international trade: $821.00 billion

Date of information: 2012 estimate

Global rank: 13

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Guards stand in the Mughal gardens surrounding Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.

India

Total international trade: $809.40 billion

Date of information: 2012 estimate

Global rank: 14

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Ice skaters on a skating rink in Mexico City's Zocalo Square.

Mexico

Total international trade: $756.80 billion

Date of information: 2012 estimate

Global rank: 15

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People rest in the Parc du Cinquantenaire of Brussels.

Belgium

Total international trade: $639.80 billion

Date of information: 2012 estimate

Global rank: 16

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Tourists stroll along Barcelona's harbour.

Spain

Total international trade: $626.50 billion

Date of information: 2012 estimate

Global rank: 17

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A view shows the city of Zurich and the Limmat River.

Switzerland

Total international trade: $587.70 billion

Date of information: 2012 estimate

Global rank: 18

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Taiwan

Total international trade: $549.80 billion

Date of information: 2012 estimate

Global rank: 19

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A shopping complex in Melbourne.

Australia

Total international trade: $522.00 billion

Date of information: 2012 estimate

Global rank: 20