Under the changes in the global trade environment, Chinas exports fell by 7.5% in May.%
25 June 2023
Recent foreign trade statistics for May released by Chinas General Administration of Customs show Chinas total import and export value reached 501.191 billion USD, a 6.2% year-on-year decrease. Exports totaled 283.499 billion USD (down 7.5%), imports totaled 217.692 billion USD (down 4.5%), with a trade surplus of 65.807 billion USD, narrowing by 16.1% year-on-year. Against the backdrop of global economic weakness and reduced consumption...
Canadian wildfires trigger a surge in orders for air purifier manufacturers
21 June 2023
The raging wildfires in Canada have not only caused an air quality crisis locally but also affected multiple regions in the United States, driving surging demand for air purifiers and related products. The wildfires impact on air quality has generated substantial demand for dust removal and air purification products. On major e-commerce platforms, air purifiers and...
Domestic energy storage companies accelerate going to sea, facing opportunities and challenges
21 June 2023
Recently, domestic energy storage companies like EVE Energy have frequently secured major overseas energy storage contracts. According to CICC forecasts, global energy storage demand this year is expected to reach 189GWh, representing over 60% year-on-year growth. As overseas energy storage market demand grows increasingly robust, what opportunities and challenges will domestic energy storage companies face while expanding their overseas operations? This year, Chinas renewable...
Labor-management negotiations at US West Coast ports reach preliminary agreement, shipping industry faces complex challenges
20 June 2023
First, the state of the labour negotiations: Preliminary agreement reached on June 15, 2023, the U.S. West Terminal Labor Negotiations, the International Terminal and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA), representing the employer group, reached a preliminary labour contract agreement under the mediation of the U.S. Secretary of Labor Council.
The challenge of the decline in Chinas foreign trade imports and exports in the global economic fluctuations
19 June 2023
Chinas foreign trade has always been an important component of global trade patterns. However, in recent years, due to global economic fluctuations, Chinas foreign trade has faced certain challenges. This article will explore the challenges facing Chinas foreign trade amid global economic volatility. Chinas overall foreign trade situation in May 2023 showed total import and export value of 501.191 billion USD...
The impact of rising cotton prices on the textile industry: Cotton spinning companies are facing challenges and market demand is weakening
19 June 2023
Since May 4, this year, cotton prices have been on the rise, bringing positive offers to relevant trade enterprises, but for cotton textile enterprises, it is to face the soft cotton market environment. Although the rise in cotton prices led to the rise in the prices of related products, but because of the downstream demand not too much rise, can not provide long-term support for upstream prices.
US plans to lift Chinas e-commerce goods tariff exemption, cross-border trade faces new challenges
16 June 2023
Adjustment of tax policies for returned goods: Declared exports under the cross - border e - commerce customs supervision codes (1210, 9610, 9710, 9810)...
Sri Lankas economic recovery shows signs: import restrictions on 286 items lifted
15 June 2023
Sri Lankas Ministry of Finance recently announced the removal of import restrictions on 286 items as the countrys economy gradually stabilizes. This marks a new sign that this South Asian nation is beginning to emerge from its worst economic crisis in decades. Since the economic crisis erupted in spring 2022, Sri Lanka has faced severe foreign exchange reserve depletion and shortages of essential goods, triggering...
The port of Djibouti has required all goods to hold an ECTN certificate since June 15.
14 June 2023
The Djibouti Ports and Free Zone Authority recently announced that starting from June 15, 2023, all goods unloaded at Djibouti ports, regardless of their final destination, must hold an Electronic Cargo Tracking Note (ECTN) certificate.