GCC Trade Expansion Is Increasingly Supported by Diversified Regional Demand
May 11, 2026
Strong export performance, sustained import growth and diversified demand across the GCC have raised the region’s strategic importance.
Insights
India Remains Heavily Dependent on Imported Energy, Electronics and Industrial Inputs
May 7, 2026
Energy, electronics and industrial inputs continue to dominate India’s imports, highlighting persistent external dependence.
Digitally Delivered Services Have Become the Fastest-Growing Layer of Global Trade
May 6, 2026
Digital services exports have significantly outpaced commercial services and goods trade since 2015.
China’s Passenger Car Export Engine Accelerates, led by Electric Vehicles
May 5, 2026
A sharp post-2021 step-change in car exports is scaling rapidly and expanding China’s reach across developed and emerging markets.
Global Trade Imbalances Widen in 2025 as Surpluses Strengthen and Deficits Deepen
May 4, 2026
Surplus economies expanded export capacity, while deficit economies absorbed more goods despite selective adjustments across mid-tier markets.
The World Mines With Chinese Equipment: Scale in Core Inputs, Growth in High-Value Segments
May 4, 2026
China is no longer just a low-cost supplier; it now leads in high-growth segments while maintaining scale in consumables and components.