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October 19, 2016

In 2015, global sales for tin exports amounted to US$690.5 million. That amount represents a 48.4% increase from 2011 but includes a -32.1% decline from 2014 to 2015.

 

Tin is a key ingredient used to solder microelectronic components to circuit boards, and can prevent corrosion when coating other metals.

September 21, 2016

In August, energy prices increased 1.8%, and non-energy commodities slipped 0.5%. 

September 21, 2016

Digital technologies are transforming the global manufacturing industry – with the impact clearly evident in the U.S. and Germany.  Realizing the full potential of digitalization will rely on manufacturers developing a clear view of the business impact while, at the same time, finding ways to fund ongoing investments in new technology.

September 20, 2016

Global sales from stainless steel exporting countries for flat-rolled products under 600 millimeters wide amounted to US$4.2 billion in 2015. That metric represents a -23.1% decrease from 2011 and a 14.3% drop from 2014 to 2015.
The 4-digit Harmonized Tariff System code prefix for flat-rolled stainless steel products under 600 millimeters wide is 7220.

September 18, 2016

Industry Expo & B2B Meetings is an international event dedicated to industrial professionals, buyers and suppliers.

August 19, 2016

In July, energy prices fell 4.8% and non - energy commodities slipped 0.5%.

August 19, 2016

Overall, exported automobile sales totaled US$797.3 billion during 2015, up by 4.1% from $765.9 billion in 2011. Those totals include international trade sales of exported cars, trucks, special purpose vehicles including fire trucks and work trucks like those used in factories and at airports.

Below there are 28 of the world’s biggest automobile makers ordered by assets as of May 2016 based on data from Forbes company profiles.