{"id":129344,"date":"2016-07-09T15:00:56","date_gmt":"2016-07-09T13:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=129344"},"modified":"2016-07-08T17:07:18","modified_gmt":"2016-07-08T15:07:18","slug":"this-map-shows-every-countrys-major-export","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wealth\/129344\/this-map-shows-every-countrys-major-export\/","title":{"rendered":"This map shows every country\u2019s major export"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Do you know what your country\u2019s biggest export is?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Now, thanks to this map put out by the Bank of America Merrill Lynch<\/a>, you can find out. The map does not include the export of services, but highlights some interesting insights and global trends.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Part of their Transforming World Atlas, the report highlights \u201chow many countries in the world are dependent on commodities as the primary source of foreign income.\u201d In a volatile global commodities market, it is a reminder of the risk posed by falling oil prices<\/a> to economies around the world.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The map uses 2014 data from the CIA World Factbook.<\/p>\n

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What is the world exporting?<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The map highlights a number of global patterns, notably the importance of oil exports to many economies. Dark blue shading represents countries where oil is the biggest export and shows the importance of oil not just in the Middle East, but across Asia and Africa and South America.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Other commodities, including precious metals and minerals, also play a significant role in the global economy. Across much of Asia and Africa, large numbers of countries shaded in red and orange indicate the importance of exports such as gold, iron ore, and coal to these nations. Interestingly, and perhaps unexpectedly, India\u2019s biggest export is precious stones.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Conversely, European exports are focused on machinery and transportation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Electronics dominate in both China and the USA, while food and drink and textiles top the bill in a number of countries.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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As the World Economic Forum\u2019s E15 Initiative<\/a> argues, there has been a \u201csignificant slowdown\u201d in global trade since the 2008 financial crisis. An effective global trade and investment system is key to boosting economic growth and meeting global challenges.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Understanding the national and international picture is central to ensuring the effectiveness of this system. The global export situation is just one part of developing this understanding and improving efficiency, as well as understanding the risks faced by countries around the world.<\/p>\n