Reserves & Import Dependence: Which Major Economies Can Absorb Trade Shocks?
Comparing total reserve buffers with import dependence reveals sharp differences in trade resilience among major economies.
Comparing total reserve buffers with import dependence reveals sharp differences in trade resilience among major economies.
Export growth in emerging markets beyond China is concentrating among a small group of mid-scale exporters outpacing global trade.
Vietnam, Ireland and the UAE led export growth among large economies, while Djibouti, Guyana and Armenia stood out among smaller exporters.
China alone accounts for a fifth of global crude oil imports while supply remains concentrated in a handful of exporters.