China Navigator – Q3 2026
ANDAMAN PARTNERS outlines and unpacks some of the broad shifts and fine intricacies of China’s economic development and transition.
ANDAMAN PARTNERS outlines and unpacks some of the broad shifts and fine intricacies of China’s economic development and transition.
H1 2026 growth is strongest across a broad central corridor stretching from Tibet in the west to the eastern seaboard
Africa’s exports reached a new high in 2025, but the export base remains highly concentrated, and China has become the largest single destination
India's merchandise trade exceeded USD 1.2 trillion in 2025, with exports remaining resilient and imports continuing to expand through 2026
Exports continue to expand, imports are recovering and total trade remains near record highs
China is the only economy with scale across every major equipment category, making it central to global mining supply chains
Global FDI rose to USD 1.62 trillion in 2025, with Asia remaining the largest destination and India attracting record inflows
China is the world’s dominant EV market, and surging exports and diversifying overseas sales are extending its reach across global markets
Manufacturing activity remained close to expansion in early 2026, while weaker export orders and raw material prices pressure the economy
Morocco, South Africa and Egypt remain Africa’s leading industrial economies; DRC, Djibouti and Gabon recorded the largest gains in competitiveness