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IEA could weigh further oil reserve releases as EU energy costs soar

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Economy

China exports gain on strong demand for autos and high-tech goods

China’s export growth accelerated in August, rising 25% from a year earlier, buoyed by autos and high-tech goods.

Europe News

Belgian fries under threat as potatoes shrink in heat

Extreme weather has left this year's potato crop unusually small, raising fears of tighter supplies and higher prices from the world's biggest frozen fries exporter.

Economy

German economy grows faster than estimated as exports rebound

Europe's biggest economy expanded by more than expected between April and June, driven by strong exports, despite the disruption caused by the Iran war. Business sentiment also improved across every major sector.

Economy

Azerbaijan bets on the pomegranate as its next big export

Azerbaijan is turning pomegranates, a fruit with 2,000 years of cultural history, into a global brand, with €48.2 million in exports and more than 200 cultivated varieties putting it in direct competition with Iran, Turkey and Spain

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Europe in Motion

Shark fin trade slows in the EU, but how far off is a total ban?

EU countries export far more than they import. Europe in Motion breaks down the data.

Business

The $5 billion AI export plan gathering momentum in Central Asia

Uzbekistan is aiming to move from outsourcing into higher-value services, using its young workforce, energy resources and digital infrastructure to attract investment.

Economy

German industrial output rises for the first time this year

An uptick of 0.4% in Germany's April factory output and a rise in exports offer little cause for celebration as new orders collapse, energy prices soar and Europe's largest economy continues to struggle to find solid footing.

Europe in Motion

How much is EU trade with the US dropping?

Exports to the US dropped by nearly a third in the first three months of 2026, as the EU prepares to implement its side of a trade deal with Washington.

Business

Kazakhstan targets €45bn in non-commodity exports as global export ins

Kazakhstan plans to increase non-commodity exports by more than a quarter to nearly €45 billion by 2030, as global export credit agencies and investment insurers expand their presence in the country to back major infrastructure and industrial projects.

Economy

China's factory activity flatlines casting doubt over the economy

China's manufacturing sector barely held its ground in May, with official data showing activity slipping to its weakest reading in three months as the fallout from the Iran war and entrenched domestic weakness raise fresh doubts about Beijing's growth ambitions.

Economy

Norway’s oil exports jump 68% in March

Norway’s oil exports jumped significantly in March, pushing revenues to multi-year highs as disruptions from the Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz drove up prices.

Business

Easter's chocolate giants: The EU nations fuelling the global industry

The continent's chocolate industry continues to operate at peak production, reaffirming its position as the undisputed world leader in cocoa processing and exports.

Business

EU–Iran trade: Which countries have the strongest economic links?

EU–Iran trade fell to its lowest level in two decades in 2025 due to sanctions. Trade continues on a limited scale, with Germany accounting for the largest share.

Economy

Eurozone trade ends 2025 with a €12.6bn surprise surplus

Strong export growth helped the bloc maintain a hefty annual trade surplus, even as December’s balance narrowed to €12.6bn.

Economy

China records massive $1.2 trillion trade surplus beating forecasts

According to customs data, the surplus was boosted by trade gains in December, with exports climbing 6.6% from the year before, better than economists’ estimates and higher than November’s 5.9% year-on-year increase.

Economy

German trade takes a hit as exports stumble and imports wobble

German exports fell in November 2025, narrowing the trade surplus to €13.1 billion from €17.2 billion a month earlier. The drop was driven by weaker trade with the EU and a steep year-on-year fall in shipments to the United States, while imports from non-EU countries climbed.