The European Union, China and Mexico were the main auto and auto parts exporting countries in 2023, according to data from the World Trade Organization (WTO). First, external sales of these goods from the European Union were $833 billion. If only extra-EU exports are considered, the value is
Mexico remained the world leader in silver production in 2024, with 185.7 million ounces. Precious metals mining is dominated by a few large companies with global operations that build and manage mines. In parallel, there is a fragmented group of smaller companies that focus on the early stages-exploration,
Alpek’s plans to distribute natural gas in Brazil are part of its strategy for this business in which it already participates in Mexico. In the first quarter of 2025, Alpek reported a 9.9% year-over-year decline in revenues, to US$1.715 billion, and an 18.2% decline in comparable EBITDA, to
AEO programs for MSMEs help make global trade more inclusive and resilient. According to the WTO, an AEO (Authorized Economic Operator) program recognizes companies that meet security and customs compliance standards, granting them benefits in international trade. Although not directly administered by the WTO, they are considered good
The World Trade Organization (WTO) highlighted several facts related to how MSMEs contribute to world GDP, employment and exports. Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises not only account for 90% of all enterprises worldwide, but are also responsible for the creation of more than half of the jobs on
The world exports trend of products in the last decade shows ups and downs and the prospect of a contraction in 2025, according to the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). About the past trend: external merchandise sales increased from