MENA Trade Is Expanding, But Its Export Base Remains Energy-Heavy
The region's import mix is increasingly manufacturing-led, while its export structure remains concentrated in energy and resources.
ASEAN Is Scaling Up as a Manufacturing and Trade Hub
Merchandise exports reached USD 2.38 trillion in 2025, outpacing USD 2.10 trillion in imports
China Is Building a Clean-Energy Transition at Home and Exporting It Abroad
China installed 434 GW of new wind and solar capacity in 2025, while clean-tech exports hit a record level in 2026
Southeast Asia Has Become a Major Global Minerals Supplier, Led by Indonesia
Southeast Asia now supplies 70% of world nickel, 29% of tin and 14% of cobalt output, with Indonesia driving much of the growth
ASEAN Exports Have Doubled in a Decade, and Growth Is Accelerating
ASEAN exports jumped 22.5% in 2025, with Asia accounting for the majority of regional growth
The EU and China Lead Global Exports Across Strategic Manufacturing Sectors
The EU and China lead across major industrial value chains in 2025, while Asian economies feature prominently in electronics, textiles and automotive
India’s Export Growth Is Shifting Towards Asia and New Growth Markets
H1 2026 export growth was driven increasingly by Asia, Africa and fast-growing markets including Singapore, China and South Africa
China’s Export Growth Is Broadening Across World Regions
China's export engine is expanding across a wider geography without abandoning its traditional markets
China Navigator – Q3 2026
ANDAMAN PARTNERS outlines and unpacks some of the broad shifts and fine intricacies of China’s economic development and transition.
Africa’s Export Growth Accelerates as China’s Role Continues to Expand
Africa’s exports reached a new high in 2025, but the export base remains highly concentrated, and China has become the largest single destination