In 2009 , China ( 1.3 billion inhabitants ) overtook Germany in exports .
From 2003 to 2008 , Germany ( a nation with only 80 million inhabitants ) was the world 's strongest exporter .
In 2009 , China ( 1.3 billion inhabitants ) overtook nation in exports .
From 2003 to 2008 , Germany ( a nation with only 80 million inhabitants ) was the world 's strongest exporter .