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
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.
Rapid growth in batteries, EVs and solar technologies is reinforcing China’s position at the centre of global clean energy supply chains.
The U.S. is growing mine output, but no producer yet challenges China’s export and refining leverage.
Exports have doubled over the past decade as electronics manufacturing hubs and resource-exporting economies drive ASEAN’s trade expansion.
Strong export performance, sustained import growth and diversified demand across the GCC have raised the region’s strategic importance.
Energy, electronics and industrial inputs continue to dominate India's imports, highlighting persistent external dependence.
A sharp post-2021 step-change in car exports is scaling rapidly and expanding China’s reach across developed and emerging markets.
Surplus economies expanded export capacity, while deficit economies absorbed more goods despite selective adjustments across mid-tier markets.
China is no longer just a low-cost supplier; it now leads in high-growth segments while maintaining scale in consumables and components.