The Structure of Global Automotive Trade in 2024
The top ten exporters and importers of automotive products reveal a highly concentrated global trade system.
Europe Is a Stable Pillar of China’s Export Demand
Europe’s scale and diversified demand make it a stabilising force in China’s export landscape, with steady export growth over the past decade.
China Is Reshaping Global Auto Trade With Surging Electric Vehicle Exports
Electric and hybrid vehicles are driving China’s export growth, accelerating overseas market penetration and compressing the response time available to legacy auto exporters.
High-Tech Export Intensity Since 2007 Across Major Manufacturing Economies
Some manufacturing economies have upgraded to tech-intensive exports while others have plateaued despite scale.
The Global Services Power Landscape: Leaders of the World’s Fastest-Growing Trade Arena
In 2024, the global commercial services trade reached nearly USD 9 trillion, led by a group of economies with deep capabilities.
The Rise and Fall of China’s Trade Intensity: From Export Surge to Economic Rebalancing
China’s trade as a share of GDP rose from 20% in 1980 to a peak of 64% in 2006 before falling to 37% in 2024 as the economy shifted toward domestic consumption.
Data Visualisation: The World’s Top Ten Exporters (1948-2024)
The world’s export landscape has been transformed over the past 80 years, from Trans-Atlantic dominance to Japan’s and China's rise and mega-trading blocs.
China’s Long-Term Impact on Global Trade and the Reconfiguration of the World Economy
China’s rise from a minor exporter to the centre of global manufacturing redefined world trade flows, reshaped supply chains and forced the global economy to evolve.
China: The High-Speed Rail Superpower
China accounts for 70% of the world's operational high-speed rail, with a network that connects every major city and carries a billion passengers.
China Dominates Global Steel Production and Is the Leading Exporter
China dominates steel production, accounting for 53% of global output and nearly 1 in 5 dollars of steel exports in 2024.