Global sales for cotton exports from all countries totaled US$51.8 billion in 2023. The overall value of cotton exports fell by an average -7.8% for all exporting countries from five years earlier in 2019 when cotton shipments were worth a total $56.2 billion. Year over year, the dollar value for total cotton shipments shrank by -18.9% compared to $63.8 billion during … [Read more...] about Cotton Exports by Country
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Chemical Exports by Country
Global sales for chemical exports by country totaled US$694 billion in 2023. The overall dollar value of exported chemicals rose by an average 28.6% for all exporting countries since five years earlier in 2019 when chemical shipments were valued at $539.5 billion. Year over year, the combined total comprising exported organic and inorganic chemicals shrank by -10.1% compared … [Read more...] about Chemical Exports by Country
Top Sand Exporters by Country
Natural sand exports from all countries totaled US$2.22 billion in 2023. That dollar amount reflects an average 29.8% increase over the five-year period starting in 2019 when globally exported sand was worth $1.71 billion. Year over year, the value of exported natural sands accelerated by 22.4% compared to $1.8 billion during 2022. Finer than gravel but coarser than silt, … [Read more...] about Top Sand Exporters by Country
Automotive Parts Imports by Country
International purchases of imported automotive parts or accessories cost a total US$454.6 billion in 2023. The overall cost for auto parts imported worldwide rose by an average 13.7% from 5 years earlier in 2019 when international purchases of auto components were valued at $399.7 billion. Year over year, the dollar total for globally imported automotive parts or accessories … [Read more...] about Automotive Parts Imports by Country
Cement Imports by Country
Total international purchases of imported cement were valued at US$15.1 billion for 2023. The overall cost of globally imported cement increased by 12.8% for all importing countries from five years earlier in 2019 when international purchases of cement amounted to $13.4 billion. Year over year, the value for cement imports fell by an average -9.7% compared to $16.7 billion … [Read more...] about Cement Imports by Country