Key Players in the Global Fuels & Mining Products Trade
December 5, 2025
In 2024, the top ten importers bought nearly USD 700 billion more than the top ten exporters supplied.
Insights
The Global Services Power Landscape: Leaders of the World’s Fastest-Growing Trade Arena
December 4, 2025
In 2024, the global commercial services trade reached nearly USD 9 trillion, led by a group of economies with deep capabilities.
China’s 10 Largest Mining Deals Since 2019: Large Gold, Copper and Lithium Acquisitions
December 3, 2025
Chinese mining M&A surged in 2019-2025, as China locked in supply-critical metals across Africa and Latin America.
The Shift in China’s Growth Engine: From External Dependence to Domestic Scale
December 3, 2025
China’s import intensity peaked in 2006 and has steadily declined since then as domestic production capacity and internal demand expanded.
The Rise and Fall of China’s Trade Intensity: From Export Surge to Economic Rebalancing
December 2, 2025
China’s trade as a share of GDP rose from 20% in 1980 to a peak of 64% in 2006 before falling to 37% in 2024 as the economy shifted toward domestic consumption.
Global Leaders in Agricultural and Food Trade in 2024
December 1, 2025
The EU dominates both markets, while the U.S. and Brazil remain strong exporters. China plays a larger role as an importer.