Africa’s Trade Is Shifting Increasingly Toward China
China’s share of Africa’s trade has expanded sharply since 2001, with imports from China now matching Europe’s share
Africa’s Export Growth Remains Commodity-Led, with Scale Concentrated in a Handful of Economies
Exports have grown steadily since 2015, but minerals, fuels and metals still dominate, while five countries account for half of the total
Africa’s Import Demand Continues to Grow as Industrial and Consumer Markets Expand
Machinery, electronics, fuels and industrial inputs dominate Africa’s imports, and China remains the continent’s largest supplier
ASEAN’s Expanding Export Base, Driven by Electronics and Resources
Exports have doubled over the past decade as electronics manufacturing hubs and resource-exporting economies drive ASEAN’s trade expansion.
China’s Trade With Africa Accelerates as Industrial Exports Surge and Surplus Widens
China’s exports to Africa grew 26% in 2025, led by machinery, vehicles and light manufacturing, while imports expanded only modestly.
Silver’s Structural Deficit Widens as Industrial Demand Surges
Silver supply remains flat while industrial demand—driven by solar and electronics—continues to surge, keeping the market in a deepening structural deficit.
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.
Trade Crossroads of the World: The Strategic Rise of ASEAN’s Exports
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.
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.
Growth and Diversification: The Emergence of India as An Export Economy
From energy and pharma to engineering and IT, India has emerged as a top-tier trading nation with a diverse export basket and global reach.