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Egypt, News, Trade and Export

July 18, 2024

  Egypt’s exports in April showcased a commendable 0.8% year-on-year increase, reaching approximately $3.3 billion, according to data from Egypt’s Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics. This growth contributed to a 2.5% reduction in the country’s trade deficit, which stood at around $2.7 billion for the same period, underscoring Egypt’s effective economic management amidst […]

International Trade, Japan, News

July 18, 2024

Recent trade statistics from Japan indicate slower-than-expected growth in both exports and imports during June, reflecting ongoing economic complexities both at home and abroad. In June, Japanese exports rose by 5.4% year-on-year, below the forecasted 6.4% growth and a deceleration from the 13.5% increase seen in the previous month. Similarly, imports grew by 3.2% year-on-year, […]

China, International Trade, News

July 18, 2024

Guangdong province has reported notable growth in imports of electromechanical and energy products during the first half of 2024, highlighting a strong economic rebound and increased domestic demand. Recent data shows that the province’s imports of mechanical and electrical products rose by 23.6 percent year-on-year, making up 64.2 percent of the total import value for […]

Singapore’s non-oil domestic exports for June showed resilience despite challenges, with a reported 8.7% year-on-year decline, slightly exceeding expectations. The drop, driven by non-electronic products, contrasts with a revised 0.7% contraction in May but indicates robust recovery potential.   Economist Chua Hak Bin from Maybank noted Singapore’s capacity constraints and global supply chain disruptions, including […]

Indonesia continued its streak of trade surpluses last month, showcasing resilience even as oil imports saw an increase, affecting the surplus marginally. Amalia Adininggar Widyasanti, interim head of Statistics Indonesia (BPS), reported on Monday that June marked the 50th consecutive month of trade surplus. Exports totaled US$20.84 billion, surpassing imports at US$18.45 billion, resulting in […]

In the competitive avocado market, a leading Colombian exporter anticipates exporting 12 million kilos of Hass avocados this year, surpassing initial forecasts by 20%. The challenges of balancing supply and demand dynamics are acknowledged by Carlos Londoño, General Manager of the exporting firm, who emphasizes the commitment to competitiveness and sustainability within the industry. Founded […]

In the competitive avocado market, a leading Colombian exporter anticipates exporting 12 million kilos of Hass avocados this year, surpassing initial forecasts by 20%. The challenges of balancing supply and demand dynamics are acknowledged by Carlos Londoño, General Manager of the exporting firm, who emphasizes the commitment to competitiveness and sustainability within the industry.   […]