According to latest International Trade Centre statistics, 162 among the world’s nearly 230 countries, islands, territories or other geographic entities recorded an overall trade deficit for 2024. Those 162 countries showcased in this article incurred international deficits due to their export sales revenues coming in below outflowing payments for imported products. On a more … [Read more...] about Report Card for Trade Surpluses and Deficits by Country
Pork Imports by Country
Global purchases of imported pork cost a total US$36.9 billion in 2024. The overall cost of pork imports for all importing countries deflated by an average -2.8% from five years earlier in 2020 when international purchases of pork cost $37.9 billion. Year over year, worldwide spending on imported pork flatlined via a -0.3% slowdown compared to $37 billion in 2023. The 5 … [Read more...] about Pork Imports by Country
Top Vanilla Exports & Imports by Country Plus Average Prices
In 2024, exports of vanilla were worth a total US$430.1 million. Exports of vanilla plummeted in value by an average -51.6% since 2020 when export sales for vanilla were $889.4 million. Year over year, overall export revenues from sales of the fragrant and tasty spice fell by -19.3% compared to $533 million during 2023. Vanilla comes from special orchid flowers notably … [Read more...] about Top Vanilla Exports & Imports by Country Plus Average Prices
Big Export Sales for Frozen or Fresh Shrimps
Overall exports of shrimps totaled US$21.1 billion worth of international sales in 2024. The overall value for globally exported shrimp results from an 18% increase from $17.9 billion five years earlier in 2020 but a -3.8% slowdown from $21.9 billion during 2023. Values by Type of Exported Shrimps Frozen shrimps represent 99.9999% of all shrimp exports for 2023. Fresh, … [Read more...] about Big Export Sales for Frozen or Fresh Shrimps
Dog or Cat Food Exports by Country
Worldwide sales of dog or cat food exports by country totaled US$26.7 billion in 2024. That dollar value reflects a 52% acceleration compared to $17.6 billion five years earlier in 2020. Year over year, globally exported dog and cat food grew by 7.1% compared to $25 billion starting in 2023. The 5 biggest exporters of pet food for canines and felines are Germany, Thailand, … [Read more...] about Dog or Cat Food Exports by Country