Industries with Biggest Decline in Exports in Global in 2025

• 1. Global Iron Ore Mining

  Decline in Exports for 2025: -8.3%

  Iron ore miners are facing a turbulent period marked by significant shifts in global steel production dynamics. The Chinese government's mandate in 2021 to reduce steel production growth and a sluggish property sector have led to challenges for iron ore miners. Despite some increased steel output from countries like India, which is boosting its steel production through major infrastructure projects, global miners are still grappling with inconsistent demand and fluctuating prices. Early 2025 ...

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• 2. Global Coal Mining

  Decline in Exports for 2025: -4.7%

  Coal 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...

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• 3. Global Oil & Gas Exploration & Production

  Decline in Exports for 2025: -2.5%

  Global 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...

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• 4. Global Military Shipbuilding & Submarines

  Decline in Exports for 2025: -2.5%

  Over the past five years, the industry has grown because of large-scale government investments in advanced destroyers, aircraft carriers and nuclear-powered submarines. Countries including the United States, United Kingdom, Australia and Japan have prioritized replacing aging vessels and adopting new stealth technologies. Acquisition programs integrating naval missile defense and unmanned systems have shaped industry output, especially with increased spending on Virginia-class submarine upgra...

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• 5. Global Sugar Manufacturing

  Decline in Exports for 2025: -1.5%

  Global sugar manufacturers have endured fluctuations in global sugar prices over the five years to 2024. Nonetheless, global sugar manufacturers' revenue is anticipated to strengthen at a CAGR of 5.6% to $83.2 billion over the five years to 2024, including a drop of 8.5% in 2024.

  Brazil is very influential in the industry's health. The country produces and exports the most sugar of any nation and is also the second-largest producer of ethanol, which is often produced from sugarcane. As...

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• 6. Global Cigarette & Tobacco Manufacturing

  Decline in Exports for 2025: -0.9%

  Producers in the Global Cigarette and Tobacco Manufacturing industry have contended with declining tobacco consumption in many developed countries worldwide. This has been the main threat to the industry's performance as awareness of the effects of tobacco consumption has intensified. Despite lower global volume sales in developed countries, tobacco manufacturers have maintained revenue growth by successfully raising prices on tobacco products. Rising consumption in certain emerging markets h...

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• 7. Global Paper & Pulp Mills

  Decline in Exports for 2025: -0.2%

  The industry has demonstrated steady growth, with specific growth trends driven by rising demand for pulp and paper products due to increasing population and economic activities. Over the past two decades, the industry experienced varying growth rates, including a 1.2% CAGR growth during the current period. In 2025, industry revenue is expected to grow by 1.6%, reaching $746.0 billion, despite the challenges posed by increased digitization and recent economic uncertainties. China has emerged ...

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• 8. Global Soft Drink & Bottled Water Manufacturing

  Decline in Exports for 2025: 0.0%

  The Global Soft Drink and Bottled Water Manufacturing industry has experienced obstacles stemming from mature markets, leading to an overall contraction. Because of growing health concerns, North American and European consumers have curbed their sugary beverages, like carbonated soft drinks, fruit juices and traditional sports drinks. Bottled water consumption has also wavered because of concerns over the environmental footprint of plastic bottles. Nonetheless, the strengthening economies of ...

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• 9. Global Newspaper Publishing

  Decline in Exports for 2025: 0.0%

  Global newspaper publishers are highly susceptive to macroeconomic trends, as consumers tend to reduce subscriptions during volatile periods, and advertisers tend to withdraw or limit spending when times are uncertain. Still, regardless of economic performance, global newspaper publishers have experienced a decades-long, steady downward spiral as consumers increasingly obtain news from other media outlets. Traditional newspapers, facing significant readership declines, have watched consumers ...

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• 10. Global Book Publishing

  Decline in Exports for 2025: 0.0%

  Global book publishers have had their fair share of ups and downs stemming from volatile economic conditions and changing consumer preferences. The pandemic slowed physical print releases as supply chains were disrupted and publishers were forced to operate at a limited capacity. While physical bookstores were closed, online retailers could still deliver books directly to consumers' doorsteps, preventing publishers from facing a significant drop-off. Even so, smaller publishers that couldn't ...

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