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Environment / 5 hours ago

How coconut production is shifting the global map

Coconut may not grab headlines like crude oil or wheat, but the latest data shows it commands a power of its own, especially in tropical regions where it’s not just a crop, but a way of life. Coconut may not grab headlines like crude oil or wheat, but the latest data shows it commands a power of its own, especially in tropical regions where it’s not just a crop, but a way of life. According to recent statistics, the world’s largest coconut producers in 2024 were Indonesia with 17.13 million tonnes, the Philippines at 14.77 million tonnes, and India close behind with 14.68 million tonnes.

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Business / 6 weeks ago

The world’s biggest importers

According to new data compiled from the IMF and CIA, the world’s largest economies are also its biggest buyers. The United States leads the list with imports worth $3.82 trillion, followed by China at $2.79 trillion. Germany takes third with $1.57 trillion, while the United Kingdom and India follow at $975 billion and $892 billion, respectively. France imports $830 billion, Japan $784 billion, Italy $743 billion, Canada $719 billion, and the Netherlands rounds out the top ten with $713 billion.

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Business / 14 weeks ago

China, South Africa and Europe are Africa's top import partners

Africa’s trade relationships are increasingly complex, but one thing is clear from World in Maps’ visualisation of top import partners: China is the dominant supplier for most of the continent. The map uses 2023 data from the World Bank’s World Integrated Trade Solution (WITS) and the Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC) to show which country each African nation buys the most goods from. It paints the continent mainly in red, indicating China, with pockets of green for South Africa and patches of blue, yellow and light green representing France, Spain and Italy.

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Business / 20 weeks ago

U.S. trade landscape in 2025: Mexico, China, and Canada lead as top trade partners

The United States recorded a total trade volume of $2.61 trillion in the first quarter of 2025. This total comprises $1.89 trillion in imports and $729.1 billion in exports, marking a 6% growth in imports and a 2% rise in exports compared to the same period in 2024. Mexico has officially surpassed the United States as its largest import partner, accounting for 15.2% of total imports, which translates to $509.98 billion. This milestone highlights the deepening of regional trade ties under the USMCA and Mexico’s increasing dominance in automotive and electronics manufacturing despite tariffs instituted by the Trump administration.

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Business / 31 weeks ago

Global trade imbalance: Top 10 countries with the highest trade deficits in 2023

In 2023, the global economy saw an intensified shift in trade patterns, reflecting evolving consumer behavior, geopolitical tensions, and supply chain reconfigurations. At the forefront of this imbalance stood the United States, registering the world’s most significant trade deficit at $1.1 trillion, according to the latest figures available as of March 2025.

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Culture / 31 weeks ago

U.S. wine demand soars, but Trump’s tariffs could disrupt global wine supply chain

The United States is still the world’s largest wine consumer, with an impressive 33.3 million hectolitres consumed annually. France follows with 24.4 million, and Italy ranks third at 21.8 million hectolitres. This reflects the lasting cultural and economic role that wine plays in traditional producers and newer markets.

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Business / 40 weeks ago

The world's largest trading partner: USA vs. China in scope

The United States and China are the world's two largest economies, and their trade relationships have significant implications for global commerce, according to the World Trade Organisation (WTO). In 2020, the USA had a total trade volume of $4.3 trillion, with imports accounting for $2.5 trillion and exports for $1.8 trillion. China, on the other hand, had a total trade volume of $4.6 trillion, with exports accounting for $2.6 trillion and imports for $2.0 trillion.

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Business / 1 year ago

China emerges as top import partner for African nations

China has solidified its position as the leading import partner for the majority of African countries, dominating trade relationships across the continent. In West Africa, countries such as Ghana, Nigeria, Togo, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Guinea count China as their top import partner.

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