Global Trade Shows Strong Momentum in 2026 as Asian Economies Climb Export Rankings
World merchandise exports rose 14.4% in H1 2026, with several Asian economies climbing the global rankings
China’s Trade Engine Is Finding Growth Well Beyond the U.S.
China's 2026 trade figures reveal strong growth across Asian export markets and surging machinery and electronics trade
Machinery Anchors China’s Exports, But Vehicles Are the Breakout Growth Story
Electrical and mechanical equipment remain China’s largest export products, while vehicles have nearly tripled since 2021
China’s Trade Growth Is Accelerating for Both Exports and Imports
Exports and imports are both growing at more than 20% year-on-year, making China’s 2026 trade expansion increasingly two-sided
MENA’s Export Engine Remains Concentrated in Minerals & Fuels, But Diversification Is Emerging
MENA exported nearly USD 1.3 trillion in 2025, with hydrocarbon-heavy exporters coexisting with increasingly diversified economies
Emerging Manufacturing Hubs Are Expanding Beyond Their Regional Bases
Mexico, Vietnam, Poland and Indonesia remain anchored in their home regions, but exports to other major markets have expanded substantially
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
Global Supply Chain Stress Is Surging in 2026, With Record Pressure in Key Regions
Rising freight rates and severe regional disruption are increasing lead-time, landed-cost and delivery risks for global procurement teams
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
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