The New Geography of Global Sourcing: Demand Anchors, Rising Exporters and the Logistics Divide
Industrial demand is concentrated in the U.S., China and the EU, while a new generation of emerging markets is expanding in global production.
Europe Still Anchors Global Chemical Trade, While the U.S. and China Drive Gradual Rebalancing
Europe accounts for half of global chemical exports and more than a third of imports, but over the past two decades, structural change has lifted China and the U.S.
China Export Outlook 2026: Growth Will Be Driven by a Narrow Set of High-Momentum Products
As China’s export growth becomes more concentrated, a limited number of high-growth segments are combining rapid expansion with meaningful export scale.
Who Buys What From China? Five Largest Export Destinations By Category and Product
Of China’s USD 3.6 trillion in exports in 2024, these were the top five export categories and products—and the largest buyers for each.
From Oil to Chemicals, Electronics and Shipbuilding: Saudi Arabia’s Evolving Export Profile
Oil still dominates Saudi Arabia’s exports, but the country now exports a rapidly growing array of non-oil products.
Capital Goods, Fuels and Chemicals: The Inputs Powering Brazil’s Farms and Factories
Brazil’s import bill is dominated by capital goods, vehicles & parts, fuels and industrial chemicals, with China as the top supplier.
African Manufacturing Value Added in 2024: Real Gains and Mostly Currency-Related Losses
African manufacturing value added dropped overall in 2024, including significant currency-related decreases in Egypt, Ghana and Nigeria.