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
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
Southeast Asia Has Become a Major Global Minerals Supplier, Led by Indonesia
Southeast Asia now supplies 70% of world nickel, 29% of tin and 14% of cobalt output, with Indonesia driving much of the growth
ASEAN Exports Have Doubled in a Decade, and Growth Is Accelerating
ASEAN exports jumped 22.5% in 2025, with Asia accounting for the majority of regional growth
ASEAN’s Expanding Export Base, Driven by Electronics and Resources
Exports have doubled over the past decade as electronics manufacturing hubs and resource-exporting economies drive ASEAN’s trade expansion.
The New Geography of Global Sourcing: Demand Anchors, Rising Exporters and the Logistics Divide
Industrial demand is concentrated in the U.S., China and the EU, while a new generation of emerging markets is expanding in global production.
China’s Import Momentum Moderates as Commodity Suppliers Gain Share
Imports have stabilised around USD 2.6 trillion, signalling softer domestic demand and a continued tilt toward commodity-intensive sourcing.
China’s Export Engine Remains Resilient Amid Global Realignment
Exports remain anchored in machinery and higher-value manufacturing, while trade flows have reoriented toward Asia and diversification partners.
ASEAN-6: Diversified Industrial Engines of Southeast Asia
Combining high-tech export platforms, scale-driven domestic markets and a global trade hub, ASEAN-6 is a uniquely diversified industrial ecosystem.
The Next Wave of Global Industrial Export Growth Is Consolidating in Key Emerging Markets
Industrial export growth is concentrated in emerging-market hubs supplying the U.S., EU and China, led by Mexico and Taiwan (China).