China runs large trade deficits for key industrial metals, which remains a promising opportunity for astute global mining firms.
Malaysia has a USD 420 billion economy (2024) and real GDP growth of 5.1%.
Thailand has a USD 536 billion economy (2024) and real GDP growth of 2.5%.
Vietnam has a USD 459 billion economy (2024) and real GDP growth of 7%.
Preliminary data suggest that China’s export growth underwent a marked shift between H2 2024 and H1 2025, coinciding with multiple rounds of U.S. and EU tariff hikes.
BRICS exports have advanced to current near parity with G7 exports, pointing to a momentous rebalancing of global trade with far-reaching implications.
