Worldwide import purchases of gold totaled US$883.3 billion in 2025, accelerating by an average 99.9% for all importing countries since five years earlier for 2021 when gold imports were valued at $441.9 billion. Year over year, the value of globally imported gold jumped up by 29.9% compared to $680.2 billion in 2024. The world’s 5 biggest importers of gold in 2025 were … [Read more...] about Gold Imports by Country
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Top Salt Exports & Imports by Country Plus Average Prices
In 2025, worldwide export sales of salt from all countries totaled US$3.55 billion. Total salt exports increased in value by an average 9.9% from five years earlier in 2021 when export sales for salt were worth $2.23 billion. Year over year, the dollar value of exported salt advanced via a 9.9% upturn compared to $3.47 billion for 2024. Comprised mainly of sodium chloride, … [Read more...] about Top Salt Exports & Imports by Country Plus Average Prices
Sugar Imports by Country Plus Average Prices
Global purchases of imported sugar cost a total US$33.9 billion in 2025. Overall spending on sugar imports for all buying countries rose by an average 11.5% compared to 2021 when global sugar purchases totaled $30.4 billion. Year over year, payments for sugar imports dropped via an average -20% from $42.3 billion during 2024. The 5 biggest importers of sugar were mainland … [Read more...] about Sugar Imports by Country Plus Average Prices
Report Card for Trade Surpluses and Deficits by Country
According to latest International Trade Centre statistics, 165 among the world’s 230 countries, islands, territories or other geographic entities recorded an overall trade deficit for 2025. Those 165 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 upbeat … [Read more...] about Report Card for Trade Surpluses and Deficits by Country
Automotive Parts Imports by Country
International purchases of imported automotive parts or accessories cost a total US$450.5 billion in 2025. The overall cost for auto parts imported worldwide rose by an average 10.4% from 5 years earlier in 2021 when international purchases of auto components were valued at $408.2 billion. Year over year, the dollar total for globally imported automotive parts or accessories … [Read more...] about Automotive Parts Imports by Country