Rank | Industry | Imports for 2025 |
---|---|---|
1 |
Global Car & Automobile Manufacturing |
$1349.8B |
2 |
Global Oil & Gas Exploration & Production |
$1175.7B |
3 |
Global Plastic Product & Packaging Manufacturing |
$829.2B |
4 |
Global Auto Parts & Accessories Manufacturing |
$488.6B |
5 |
Global Apparel Manufacturing |
$486.6B |
6 |
Global Consumer Electronics Manufacturing |
$292.8B |
7 |
Global Semiconductor & Electronic Parts Manufacturing |
$231.8B |
8 |
Global Coal Mining |
$213.2B |
9 |
Global Fertilizers & Agricultural Chemicals Manufacturing |
$200.1B |
10 |
Global Heavy-Duty Truck Manufacturing |
$191.4B |
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Sign me upGlobal car and automobile manufacturers have faced numerous challenges over the past decade, given major exogenous shocks, shifting consumer preferences and supply chain disruptions. In particular, significant technological improvements, particularly regarding hybrid and electric vehicles, internal combustion engine fuel efficiency, infotainment development and autonomous driving capabilities, coupled with rising per capita disposable income, have spurred global demand from the growing global...
Learn MoreGlobal oil and gas production companies have gone through significant turbulence for most of the period. The pandemic and its accompanying lockdowns severely disrupted producers as revenue fell double digits and the industry's largest market, the transportation sector, was limited. This was quickly reversed as the economy opened and supply outpaced demand, causing prices to skyrocket. High prices, accompanied by swelling production, led to surging revenue. While prices eventually came back do...
Learn MoreThe global plastic parts and packaging industry continues to face potential volatility. Trade uncertainties due to tariffs, particularly involving the US, Mexico, Canada, and China, are creating cost pressures for manufacturers who must consider pricing adjustments or supply chain realignments. Shifts in petrochemical prices further complicates cost management, pushing companies to explore alternative materials to stabilize input costs. Meanwhile, e-commerce growth has driven higher dem...
Learn MoreGlobal auto parts and accessories manufacturers produce a wide range of necessary inputs ranging from braking and electronic systems to airbags and alternators for motor vehicle manufacturers and aftermarkets. Manufacturers displayed uneven growth through the current period, marked by the pandemic, rampant inflation and higher interest rates across much of the world. Conversely, pent-up demand for driving and rising disposable incomes, especially in emerging economies, have driven strong grow...
Learn MoreGlobal apparel manufacturers have benefited from strengthening consumer spending in developed and rapidly growing emerging economies in recent years. However, sudden changes in how consumers shopped worldwide following the COVID-19 pandemic shifted its trajectory. Dips in global consumer spending and lockdowns dropped production at factories. Even as economies reopened, bottlenecks and supply chain woes punctured footwear production globally, while rising costs for everything from cotton to c...
Learn MoreConsumer electronics producers have endured moderate volatility in recent years. Producers have somewhat benefited from shifts in consumer behavior, with the growing popularity of entertainment in audio form, like podcasts, driving demand for new audio equipment. Similarly, smart TVs have become more popular amid the fast adoption of streaming services, as many of these have streaming apps integrated into their software. Manufacturers developing products that adapt to changing consumer needs ...
Learn MoreGlobal semiconductor manufacturers are experiencing rising demand from downstream consumer electronic, automobile, computer and industrial machinery companies as digital platform adoption and AI development have increased. Competition is rising globally, as the United States and Europe have made significant investments to catch up to Asian nations who lead in developing advanced 5nm and 3nm nodes. Despite the continuous increase in the need for chips, trade conflicts between the West and Chin...
Learn MoreCoal mined by global coal mining companies has played a vital role in the world's ability to generate electricity and manufacture steel. Coal's position in global electricity markets stems from its relative accessibility, affordability and distribution across the globe. China, Indonesia, the United States and India are the world's largest coal producers. These countries are expected to retain their positions in the foreseeable future. The period started off shaky since it was the start of the...
Learn MoreThe global fertilizer, pesticide and agricultural chemicals industry has recently faced a volatile market that has been marked by strong fluctuations in price and the mixed performance of the agricultural sector. Towards the beginning of the current period, high fertilizer and pesticide prices, influenced by global conflicts and supply chain disruptions, drove substantial revenue growth. However, as energy and raw material costs have stabilized and crop cash receipts have slumped, prices have...
Learn MoreGlobal heavy-duty truck manufacturers have faced volatile conditions through the current period. The pandemic and soaring inflation largely offset gains from torrid e-commerce growth and massive economic stimulus in 2021 and 2022. In particular, declining output from Chinese manufacturers has threatened stability. Similarly, tightening emissions and safety standards have forced manufacturers to innovate, leading to elevated research and development costs. Similarly, union pressures in North A...
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