International Trade

(Bloomberg) -- A cocoa shortfall is spurring a rift between local exporters in top producer Ivory Coast and two of the world’s biggest traders, according to people familiar with the matter. Most Read from Bloomberg A group of local…

Knowing how to find a manufacturer is crucial in turning your innovative idea into a profitable product. This comprehensive guide explores different methods for doing just that: Locating the perfect manufacturing partner.With the right…

Long-stalled Bay Terminal infrastructure-building bid resumes with a proposed steep 43.07-percent hike in the project cost to Tk149.09 billion, official sources say. The Ministry of Shipping has submitted this revised proposal to develop…

Cargo awaits clearance at Mombasa Port. New law requires imports to be insured locally. The government’s renewed push to enforce mandatory local Marine Cargo Insurance (MCI) for imports has sparked controversy among industry…

El Salvador’s export sector remained strong in 2024, surpassing $6.44 billion in total goods exported, according to the Central Reserve Bank (BCR). T-shirts continued to be the country’s leading export, showcasing the strength of the…

  Kelani Cables PLC, a leading manufacturer and exporter of electrical cables, has been awarded the prestigious Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Tier I status by Sri Lanka Customs. This esteemed certification is…

For decades, the United States has stood as a dominant export destination for Sri Lankan produce. In 2024, the value of exports to the US amounted to a significant $ 3 billion or approximately a quarter of total exports,…

The Reserve Bank (RBNZ) has cut the Official Cash Rate (OCR) to 3.75%, down from 4.25%. After this widely expected move, all eyes will be turning to what comes next. And it looks like there will be more cuts. The RBNZ's new forecasts…

Navigating the world of international trade can feel like being stuck in a maze, especially for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). One commonly daunting aspect of global trade is understanding and calculating import duties. These…

In this installment of the ‘Agronometrics In Charts’ series, we analyze Peruvian agri-exports trends in 2024. Each week the series looks at a different horticultural…