China’s Fastest- and Slowest-Growing Provinces in Q3 2025
November 4, 2025
The interior and western regions are leading growth in 2025, while several heavyweight coastal hubs are growing below the national average.
Insights
Trade Crossroads of the World: The Strategic Rise of ASEAN’s Exports
November 3, 2025
The 11 ASEAN economies are integrated into a diverse bloc in Southeast Asia, a region that is now the world’s leading conduit between East and West.
The World’s Most Dynamic Export Economies
November 3, 2025
Vietnam, Ireland and the UAE led export growth among large economies, while Djibouti, Guyana and Armenia stood out among smaller exporters.
China Dominates Global Steel Production and Is the Leading Exporter
October 27, 2025
China dominates steel production, accounting for 53% of global output and nearly 1 in 5 dollars of steel exports in 2024.
Oil, Metals and Electronics: The Rapid Growth of India’s Imports
October 24, 2025
India’s imports have grown prodigiously since 2000, reflecting the transformation of the country’s economy.
China Dominates Global Crude Oil Demand
October 23, 2025
China alone accounts for a fifth of global crude oil imports while supply remains concentrated in a handful of exporters.