Every lithium-ion battery begins its life far from the factories that assemble it. Before it powers your phone, car, or energy grid, it travels halfway around the world—through mines, ports, refineries, and warehouses that form one of the most complex supply networks on Earth. Behind every battery is a hidden choreography of trade: raw materials…
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If you want to know where the global energy revolution is heading, don’t just watch car showrooms or solar farms—watch the customs data. Every shipment of lithium-ion batteries tells a story: who’s buying, who’s building, and who’s racing to power the next generation of devices and vehicles. From government energy plans to electric scooter startups,…
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Singapore, November 1, 2025 — Import-Export-Data.com, a global trade intelligence platform, today announced the launch of its enhanced country-wise import and export database, empowering businesses to discover new markets, track competitors, and make faster, data-driven decisions. Import-Export-Data.com combines verified customs records with real-time analytics, providing businesses a 360° view of global trade flows. “Our mission…
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Lighting Up the Numbers: Cigarette Trade in ASEAN In Southeast Asia, cigarettes aren’t just a consumer product—they’re a deeply rooted part of local economies, government revenue, and even social rituals. Every pack tells a story of farmers, factories, policies, and prices. And behind that story? A small but mighty code: HS Code 24022000 — “Cigarettes…
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The Unsung Hero of Global Shipping Before we dive into the rankings, let’s take a moment to appreciate pallet stretch film—the thin, transparent plastic that quietly keeps the world’s cargo together. Whether it’s a stack of bottled water bound for supermarkets or industrial parts heading across oceans, this film does the heavy lifting in silence….
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Walk into any toy store or scroll through an online marketplace, and you’ll see a familiar sight — rows of bright, miniature bicycles ready for adventure. But behind those shiny frames lies a surprisingly complex web of trade routes, factories, and customs data that tell a much bigger story about global supply chains. Children’s bicycles,…
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The Chip Race: A World Built on Silicon In 2025, chips are not just inside your phone or car—they’re inside everything that moves, connects, or computes. From AI servers to electric scooters, the world runs on semiconductors. And behind this trillion-dollar ecosystem stand a handful of exporting powerhouses quietly shaping global technology supply chains. But…
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If you’ve ever filled out a customs form, you’ve met the HS code — that neat, universal number that classifies goods traded across borders. Most importers stop at the familiar six digits. It feels standard, safe, official. But here’s the quiet truth: the real story starts after those six digits. The final four can change…
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Picture this: a freight train loaded with auto parts rolls out of Duisburg, Germany. It glides east through Poland, cuts across Kazakhstan, and keeps going—right into China. At the same time, a vessel leaving Valencia hugs the North African coast, stopping at Tangier Med before heading to Lagos. Both journeys tell the same story: Europe’s…
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When you hear “customs data,” what do you picture? Dry spreadsheets? Bureaucracy? Let’s flip that. In the hands of a smart trader or business leader, verified Indonesia import/export data is a goldmine—a dynamic, strategic tool. Below are ten concrete advantages—tangible ways this data can turbocharge your trade, marketing, compliance, and competitive edge. 1. Discover New…
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1. China — Still the Workshop of the World (But Smarter) If you thought “Made in China” was fading, think again. China remains the world’s top exporter in 2025 — but the story isn’t just about cheap goods anymore. Factories are shifting toward high-value tech, EV batteries, and green energy components. Shenzhen and Suzhou aren’t…
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Why Trade Data Feels Like a Treasure Map (If You Know How to Read It) I still remember the first time I looked at raw customs data. Thousands of rows. HS codes. Ports I’d never heard of. It felt like staring at a foreign language. But somewhere inside that spreadsheet was a clue — a…
Indonesia doesn’t whisper when it comes to global trade. It sings. Loudly. From palm oil to nickel, the archipelago’s ports hum with movement — a story told best through the meticulous (and sometimes surprising) trail of customs shipment data. If you’ve ever wondered what Indonesia actually sends out into the world — and how to…
If you’ve ever shipped a product across borders — or even dreamed of doing so — you’ve likely bumped into the mysterious HS code. Three letters. Six digits (or more). And somehow, they decide the fate of your shipment. But what exactly is an HS code? Why do customs officers, freight forwarders, and trade data…
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Walk through a port in Singapore or Long Beach, California, and you’ll feel it: containers stacked high, humming cranes, and a trade relationship that’s never been busier. The ASEAN–U.S. trade corridor — linking Southeast Asia’s ten nations to one of the world’s biggest consumer markets — is more alive than ever. But what’s actually inside…
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If you’ve been following renewable energy trends, you’ve likely noticed something big coming out of Southeast Asia: Indonesia is quietly becoming a biodiesel powerhouse. What was once a domestic energy strategy is now shaping global trade routes. Ships full of biodiesel — mostly made from palm oil — are heading to Europe, China, and beyond….
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If you’ve walked through a supermarket lately, you’ve seen it: coconut is everywhere. Coconut milk in lattes. Coconut water in gym bags. Coconut sugar in baking aisles. And the Philippines? It’s quietly powering this global craze. For decades, the country has been one of the world’s top coconut producers. But until recently, much of that…
Walk down the buzzing streets of Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi, and you’ll notice something: Vietnam feels like it’s moving at double speed. Factories hum, ports expand, and container trucks jam the highways leading to export hubs. Vietnam’s export story has been called a miracle — and for good reason. In just two decades,…
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If you’ve been paying attention to global trade trends, you’ve probably noticed something fascinating: green commodities are booming. Coconut, bamboo, and a whole new generation of bio-based materials are no longer niche. They’re hitting mainstream demand, fueled by eco-conscious consumers, stricter regulations, and companies racing to reduce their environmental footprint. For importers, exporters, and manufacturers,…
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If you’ve ever looked at a map and wondered how goods travel from one side of Eurasia to the other, 2025 is the year to watch. Russia and China are quietly — and sometimes not so quietly — reinventing the ancient Silk Road for the modern age. But this isn’t your grandmother’s caravan route. The…
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If you’re a business leader keeping an eye on global supply chains, you’ve probably noticed a new headline popping up everywhere: India is stepping into China’s manufacturing shoes. It’s not just talk. Over the past five years, India has turned itself into a serious contender in the global manufacturing race. This isn’t happening by chance….
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Africa is changing how the world thinks about trade. For decades, the narrative about the continent leaned heavily on natural resources: oil, gold, coffee, cocoa. But that story is shifting. Today, three African nations — Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa — are emerging as vibrant trade hubs, connecting global supply chains, fostering digital entrepreneurship, and…
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There’s something thrilling about spotting a market just before everyone else does. For exporters, that edge can mean better margins, faster growth, and long-term customer relationships. Southeast Asia is buzzing with change in 2025: shifting supply chains, post-pandemic recovery, and new regional trade deals are opening doors that didn’t exist a few years ago. If…
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If you work in trade, sourcing, or logistics, 2025 may feel like a rerun of a tough old movie — only the plot has thickened. The Trump administration’s newest tariffs are broader, deeper, and harder to sidestep than previous rounds. For global supply chains, that means more than just higher prices. It means new sourcing…
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Ever felt like your supply chain dashboard turned into a weather map — full of red and green storms? That’s what tariffs have done to trade data over the past few years. If you’re a trade analyst, a sourcing manager, or a founder hunting for new suppliers, you know the story: one policy shift in…
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See the Real Market, Not Just the Headlines Headlines talk in broad strokes. Import & export data whispers specifics. It shows who shipped what, when, to whom, and for how much—so you can verify market size, seasonality, and momentum instead of trusting vague “opportunities.” Pull historical flows by HS code, map volumes month over month,…
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