International purchases of imported automotive parts or accessories cost a total US$452.4 billion in 2024. The overall cost for auto parts imported worldwide rose by an average 31.9% from 5 years earlier in 2020 when international purchases of auto components were valued at $343 billion. Year over year, the dollar total for globally imported automotive parts or accessories … [Read more...] about Automotive Parts Imports by Country
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Top Sand Exporters by Country
Natural sand exports from all countries totaled US$2.53 billion in 2024. That dollar amount results from an average 67% acceleration over the five-year period starting in 2020 when globally exported sand was worth $1.51 billion. Year over year, the value of exported natural sands grew by 12.7% compared to $2.24 billion during 2023. Finer than gravel but coarser than silt, … [Read more...] about Top Sand Exporters by Country
Top Glass and Glassware Exports by Country
Glass and glassware exported by all countries totaled US$89.7 billion in 2024. That dollar amount results from an average 21.4% advance for all product shippers over the five-year period starting in 2020 when shipments of glass-related commodities were worth $73.9 billion. Year over year, the value of exported glass and glassware declined by -2.3% compared to $91.8 billion … [Read more...] about Top Glass and Glassware Exports by Country
US Iron and Steel Imports by Supplier Countries
During 2023, the United States of America imported US$86.4 billion worth of goods related to iron and steel from its global trade partners. That total includes both iron and steel as materials plus products made from those metals. The total value of US iron and steel imports registered a 32.2% increase from $65.4 billion 5 years earlier in 2019. From 2022 to 2023, America’s … [Read more...] about US Iron and Steel Imports by Supplier Countries
Highest Value North Korean Export Products
Anthracite--a hard, shiny type of coal containing the highest carbon concentration--is the top seller within North Korea’s the highest value export product category in 2017. North Korea is also known for its exports of metals including iron and lead, as well as clothing from coats and jackets to swimwear and T-shirts. The following list shows which North Korean exports … [Read more...] about Highest Value North Korean Export Products