China’s Africa Imports Remain Resource-Heavy, But Consumer Markets Are Opening
China’s imports from Africa topped USD 70 billion in H1 2026, while consumer and agricultural products point to new opportunities for growth
China’s imports from Africa topped USD 70 billion in H1 2026, while consumer and agricultural products point to new opportunities for growth
Asia-Pacific and Africa are set to lead emerging-region growth through 2027
Since 2012, non-resource-intensive economies have consistently outgrown resource-intensive peers
Merchandise exports reached USD 2.38 trillion in 2025, outpacing USD 2.10 trillion in imports
Revenue and profits have returned to growth while investment remains positive, although performance varies significantly across segments
ASEAN exports jumped 22.5% in 2025, with Asia accounting for the majority of regional growth
H1 2026 export growth was driven increasingly by Asia, Africa and fast-growing markets including Singapore, China and South Africa
ANDAMAN PARTNERS outlines and unpacks some of the broad shifts and fine intricacies of China’s economic development and transition.
Energy, electronics and industrial inputs continue to dominate India's imports, highlighting persistent external dependence.
China’s rise from a minor exporter to the centre of global manufacturing redefined trade flows, reshaped supply chains and forced the global economy to evolve.