Exports have grown steadily since 2015, but minerals, fuels and metals still dominate, while five countries account for half of the total
Asia’s share of global GDP and exports expanded sharply to 2025, bringing the region’s influence closer to its demographic scale.
Demand across Asia is driving simultaneous expansion in renewable generation, fossil fuel capacity and electricity grids
Rapid growth in batteries, EVs and solar technologies is reinforcing China’s position at the centre of global clean energy supply chains.
Machinery, electronics, fuels and industrial inputs dominate Africa’s imports, and China remains the continent’s largest supplier
The U.S. is growing mine output, but no producer yet challenges China’s export and refining leverage.
