The World’s Investment Hotspots
ANDAMAN PARTNERS presents the world's investment hotspots in four clusters: Mega, Major, Scaling and Emerging.
ASEAN’s 4-Trillion-Dollar Trade System: East-West Crossroads of Global Commerce
ASEAN has almost doubled its trade since 2010 and has strengthened ties with China and the U.S., cementing the bloc’s position as an East-West trading nexus.
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.
Global Leaders in Agricultural and Food Trade in 2024
The EU dominates both markets, while the U.S. and Brazil remain strong exporters. China plays a larger role as an importer.
From Concentration to Global Reach: China’s Export Markets, 1995-2024
In 1995, nearly four-fifths of China’s exports went to just ten economies. By 2024, the top-ten's share was reduced to 51%.
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.
Why China Remains Central to Global Supply Chains: Manufacturing Value Added (1994-2024)
While manufacturing has declined steadily in the U.S., EU, Japan and Germany, China has sustained a uniquely high manufacturing share.
U.S. Imports and the Shifting Architecture of Global Trade (1987-2025)
As the world’s leading importer, U.S. imports over nearly four decades have reflected the evolving patterns of global trade.
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.