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
The World Mines With Chinese Equipment: Scale in Core Inputs, Growth in High-Value Segments
China is no longer just a low-cost supplier; it now leads in high-growth segments while maintaining scale in consumables and components.
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.
China’s Exports to Latin America Have Nearly Doubled Since 2014, Driven by Mexico and Brazil
Machinery, electronics and vehicles dominate China’s Latin America export basket, driven by Mexico and Brazil.
Vietnam’s Rapidly Scaling Economy: Growth, Exports and Investment
Vietnam’s export-led growth reflects structural gains from China+1 supply-chain reallocation rather than cyclical trade expansion.
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.
Oil, Metals and Electronics: The Rapid Growth of India’s Imports
India’s imports have grown prodigiously since 2000, reflecting the transformation of the country’s economy.