Global sales of exported products from the 28 countries that were members of the European Union (EU) in 2019 totaled US$6.296 trillion in 2019. That dollar amount reflects a 17.1% increase since 2015 but a -2.7% decline from 2018 to 2019. Overall for 2019, EU sales of exported goods represent approximately one-third (33.6%) of overall world exports from all countries which … [Read more...] about Top EU Export Countries
Top Heroin Exporters
Heroin is a legitimate export product listed in the Harmonized Tariff System manual. Global sales from heroin exporters totaled US$330.5 million during 2019. That dollar figure reflects a -45.2% decrease since 2015 and a -3.8% drop from 2018 to 2019. The above metrics represent international sales for the legally registered and traded versions of the chemical product. For … [Read more...] about Top Heroin Exporters
Most Valuable Recession-Proof Export Products
Among the world’s 250 highest-value exported goods, just 13 posted increases in their international revenues from 2008 to 2009 during the Great Recession. The products highlighted in this article are also potential winners in the much-anticipated slowdown after 10 years of record economic expansion. All told, the value of all goods exported in 2009 fell to US$12.349 trillion. … [Read more...] about Most Valuable Recession-Proof Export Products
Major Export Companies: Oil and Gas Operations
Global oil and gas exports totaled US$2.066 trillion in 2018, making them the world’s second-most valuable exported product group behind cars. That dollar amount reflects a -37.5% decrease from $2.874 trillion during 2014, but a 15% uptick from 2017 to 2018. Oil and gas products represent 10.7% of overall 2018 globally exported products which totaled $19.347 trillion. The … [Read more...] about Major Export Companies: Oil and Gas Operations
Top Global Energy Exports Statistical Trends
Overall exports of major energy products including oil, gas, coal, electricity and uranium totaled US$2.182 trillion in 2018. That dollar amount reflects a 14.2% increase for worldwide energy exported from 2017 to 2018, but a -26.5% retreat from $2.968 trillion five years earlier in 2014. Crude plus refined petroleum oils represent roughly four-fifths (79.3%) of all energy … [Read more...] about Top Global Energy Exports Statistical Trends