Japan's overall 8.3% improvement in the value of its exports from 2016 to 2017 was driven in part by improving global sales of integrated electronic circuitry and machinery for making semiconductors. Japanese exports of liquid crystal, laser and optical tools also experienced double-digit growth. The following list shows which Japanese exports attracted the most international … [Read more...] about Highest Value Japanese Export Products
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American Global Technology Companies
As of May 2017, iconic hardware and equipment leader Apple is the world’s biggest global technology business in terms of market capitalization. Close behind is computer services behemoth Alphabet which also owns the world’s preeminent search engine Google. This analysis compares Apple and Alphabet against 8 other U.S. tech giants in terms of market capitalization, sales and … [Read more...] about American Global Technology Companies
Canada’s Trade Report Card: EU Countries
The European Union represents Canada’s second-biggest trade partner. Canada’s exports to the European Union totaled US$30 billion in 2016, down by -22.5% over the five-year period starting in 2012. Year over year, the value of Canada-EU exports reversed that trend via a 2% uptick from 2015 to 2016. Representing a 43% share, the United Kingdom is the EU member that purchases … [Read more...] about Canada’s Trade Report Card: EU Countries
Most Valuable Cuban Export Products
Sugar, cigars and alcoholic beverages were among the 20 highest value Cuban export products in 2016. The most valuable Cuban exports also include nickel, iron/steel products and copper scrap. Natural honey also appears among Cuba’s highest value exports. The following list shows which product categories provide Cuban exporters with the most cashflow. Unlike most information … [Read more...] about Most Valuable Cuban Export Products
US Product Surpluses and Deficits with Mexico
The United States incurred a -US$65.9 billion trade deficit exporting to and importing from Mexico during 2016. That statistic represents a 33.7% expansion from America’s -$49.3 billion deficit in 2009, the first year in which full effects from the Global Recession surfaced. Year over year, America’s trade deficit with Mexico in 2016 grew by 7.9% from -$61.1 billion for … [Read more...] about US Product Surpluses and Deficits with Mexico