High-Tech Export Intensity Since 2007 Across Major Manufacturing Economies
Some manufacturing economies have upgraded to tech-intensive exports while others have plateaued despite scale.
Reserves & Import Dependence: Which Major Economies Can Absorb Trade Shocks?
Comparing total reserve buffers with import dependence reveals sharp differences in trade resilience among major economies.
China’s Mineral Imports Stabilise at Structurally High Levels
Bulk mineral imports stabilised at elevated monthly values in 2024-2025, while non-bulk imports trended higher in aggregate.
China Controls the Solar Supply Chain, But Value Capture Is Becoming Harder
China dominates every stage of solar PV manufacturing, yet export revenues are increasingly exposed to global pricing cycles rather than to volume growth.
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AAMEG Event in Cape Town Ahead of Mining Indaba 2026
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AAMEG & ACBSA Event in Johannesburg Ahead of Mining Indaba 2026
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Global Trade’s Competitive Field Beneath the Top Three
The top of the global trade landscape separates into economies defined by scale and momentum.
The Six Trading Blocs Accounting for 60% of Global Merchandise Trade
The EU, USMCA and ASEAN alone account for over half of global trade, concentrating both production and demand within a narrow set of economic systems.