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July 25, 2022 0Comments 179Views

U.S. Trade of Goods Reached US$1.2 Trillion in Q1 of 2022

The total trade of the United States of America has reached a new high in the first three months of 2022. According to our database, the combined value of imports and exports increased to US$1.2 trillion in Q1 of 2022 from US$1 trillion recorded in the same quarter of 2021. By chapter, the country saw a major rise in imports of machinery, mechanical appliances, etc., electrical machinery & equipment, vehicles other than railway or tramways, and mineral fuels & oils. Major gainers from the export category were mineral fuels & oils, machinery, mechanical appliances, etc., and electrical machinery & equipment. Here’s a comparison of US trade data for 2022-Q1 and 2021-Q1. U.S. Trade Increased In Q1 of 2022 (Y-O-Y Comparison)

July 19, 2022 0Comments 249Views

Singapore’s Reliance On Food Imports, Facing Challenges Now

Singapore, a small island nation with limited arable land and natural resources, has long relied heavily on food imports to meet the needs of its population. With over 90% of its food sourced from overseas, this dependency has enabled access to a wide variety of products but also exposes the country to global supply chain disruptions, climate change, and geopolitical tensions. In recent years, these vulnerabilities have become increasingly pronounced. The COVID-19 pandemic, extreme weather events, and international trade uncertainties have all highlighted the fragility of Singapore’s food supply. As the nation confronts these growing challenges, ensuring food security has emerged as a top national priority—spurring efforts to diversify import sources and invest in local food production. Challenges Singapore Faces

July 19, 2022 0Comments 138Views

Caps and Closures Market Trend – Growth and Values (2021)

The caps and closures market consists of vast varieties that serve the same purpose for different industries yet in different ways. The caps and closures market consists of the medical & healthcare, food and beverages, cosmetic, and other industries. With different industries, the materials also change. Some different varieties of closures are stoppers (or pouring stoppers), bungs, screw caps, and seals. The global caps and closures market trend for 2021 valued at $65 billion, will go on to be valued at $85 billion by 2026 with a CAGR of 5.5%. Though there are different materials for caps and closures, this article will focus on the more general line of caps and closures market and give trade insights into the caps

July 18, 2022 0Comments 131Views

Global PC Shipments Get A Slow Down Due To Various Factors

Trade for personal computers (PCs) is likely to slow down in the coming months. Recent reports suggest that demand for electronic devices such as computers and smartphones decreased. This is especially true after the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020. PC shipments on a global scale are likely to get slacked in quantity due to the limited and no high demand from consumers. Inflation and other factors have contributed to this. The import-export trend of personal computers gives insight into the market for computers. PC Imports – By Country (2021) According to the shown import data 2021, the top importing countries importing computers are—the USA (25.2%), China (8%), Germany (7%), Hong Kong (5.8%), and Japan (4%). The USA is the largest importing

July 18, 2022 0Comments 133Views

The Landscape of ESG Investment After The Russia-Ukraine War

The Russia-Ukraine war has started to bring changes in the ESG investment process and supply chain of commodities. The investment processes in concern with ESG factors and requirements seem to take turns. This has resulted in a probable dismantling of the Russian economy, with factors aligning mainly against Russia. While this brings speculations over the humanitarian causes, the change in the ESG investment is keen to bring sustainable choices. ESG Investment of Governance The geopolitical tensions that the Russian invasion of Ukraine has brought up are not unknown to the countries. The government of different countries has started to cut ties with the Russian government. The banning of Russian banks from SWIFT is a strong example of this. Read More:

June 11, 2022 0Comments 135Views

EU Knitted or Crocheted Apparel Exports Surge 22.2% In 2021

The apparel industry is in a boom this year and this is evident from the global trade data 2021. The exports of apparel from the EU have increased in 2021 as compared to the values of 2020. EU knitted or crocheted apparel exports and not-knitted or crocheted apparel exports, both reached growing positions in 2021. In the US, the value of the apparel market stood at $368 billion, with brands leading in 2019 such as TJX and Macy’s. However, the EU apparel market faces losses in the pandemic-struck year 2020, standing at a market value of 127.4 billion euros. This is down by 13.2% as compared to 2019, but the post-pandemic, these values also changed. EU Knitted or Crocheted Apparel

June 10, 2022 0Comments 153Views

Solar Cells Trade Trend Growing In The Countries Positively

Solar panels or photovoltaic cells are increasingly finding their way into the mainstream energy generation methodologies. Solar cell trade between countries is increasingly growing and countries such as the US, China, and India are making headlong progress, inviting headlines. Imports and exports of solar cells increased in 2022 in a few countries compared to 2020. From the COVID-19 and Russia-Ukraine war, alternative energy adoption grew and is still growing. There are several factors that have played the most significant role in the development of energy generation in several countries around the world. Countries are now leaning toward alternative energy sources than the traditional sources of energy such as fossil fuels. The Pandemic Stricken World During COVID-19 COVID-19 is one of

June 10, 2022 0Comments 181Views

Malaysia Chicken Export Ban, Secures Its Own Domestic Supplies

In response to rising domestic demand and concerns over food supply stability, Malaysia imposed a ban on chicken exports, prioritizing the needs of its local market. As one of Southeast Asia’s major poultry producers, this move had immediate ripple effects across neighboring countries—particularly Singapore, which relied heavily on Malaysian live chicken imports. The ban highlights broader regional challenges in food security, supply chain resilience, and the balance between domestic priorities and international trade commitments. It also underscores the growing need for adaptive policy-making in the face of fluctuating global food dynamics. Malaysia Top Live Animals Export Malaysia top live animals export represented below are retrieved from Malaysia export data 2021. Each product features a corresponding total value of exports for

June 3, 2022 0Comments 143Views

US Wine Exports Growth In 2021, COVID-19 Didn’t Affect It Much

USA’s wine exports skyrocketed in 2021 as compared to the trade figures of 2020 for the US wine. The values of 2021 surpassed the lower expectations since post-COVID had lower chances of a luxury item like wine to surge in 2021 or any near time. The USA wine industry is an industry worth more than $70 billion, as per Wine Analytics Report 2018. France, Italy, and Spain like European countries are the top exporters of wine in the year 2021. Nonetheless, the US accounts for about 4-5% of the world’s wine exports. US Wine Exports, 2021 United States of America exported a total worth of $1.4 billion in 2021, as per the US export data. The top exporting countries for