
China Dominates Global Mining and Industrial Equipment Exports
China is the only economy with scale across every major equipment category, making it central to global mining supply chains

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

China’s share of Africa’s trade has expanded sharply since 2001, with imports from China now matching Europe’s share