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South Korea widens grounds for export and import restrictions from Oct 22
South Korea's cabinet approved amendments to the Enforcement Decree of the Foreign Trade Act: from October 22, 2026 exports and imports can also be restricted on national security, personal and corporate data protection, public morals and national treasure grounds. Measures are to follow an investigation whose procedure will be set by a ministry notice taking effect on October 22. - 14.10.2026 Analytics #World #Import #Export #Statistics #Duties
AI buildout speeds up global goods trade, DHL Globalization Tracker finds
DHL and NYU Stern published the DHL Globalization Tracker on October 7, 2026: global goods trade in H1 2026 grew faster than in any half-year in 15 years, apart from the Covid rebound. The authors find that US tariffs and the Hormuz closure did not stop growth, forecast goods trade to expand 3.4% a year through 2029, and advise companies to plan for disruptions on specific routes rather than retreat from international markets. - 12.10.2026 Analytics #World #Import #Export #Statistics
WTO lifts 2026 goods trade forecast to 3.9% as value outpaces volume
The WTO raised its 2026 forecast for world merchandise trade volume growth to 3.9%, up from 1.9% in March, and cut its services forecast to 3.3%. Trade value rose 15% in the first half against 3.5% growth in volume, so assessments of 2026 shipments in dollar terms will need to separate price effects on fuels and electronic components from real volume growth. - 24.09.2026 Trade & Markets #World #EU #Import #Export #Trade agreements
EU reaches FTA deal with Philippines as India-New Zealand pact nears force
On 22 September 2026 the EU and the Philippines announced a "substantial agreement" on a free trade deal, and on 21 September India and New Zealand announced that their own FTA enters into force on 20 October 2026. From that date, exporters shipping to New Zealand from India gain duty-free access across all tariff lines, while market-access terms for Philippine goods into the EU will only be locked in once the agreement is formally concluded, signed and ratified. - 20.09.2026 Regulation #EU #World #Import #E-commerce #Codes & nomenclature #Logistics
EU adopts new Customs Code, scraps €150 duty-free threshold for parcels
On 19 September 2026 the EU published Regulation (EU) 2026/2108 in the Official Journal, establishing a new Union Customs Code and the European Union Customs Authority that will replace the 2013 code from 21 September 2027. Importers and online sellers shipping parcels from non-EU countries should note that the duty-free relief for goods valued up to €150 is being scrapped, and EU member states must start collecting the new parcel handling fee no later than 1 November 2026. - 12.09.2026 Trade & Markets #China #World #USA #EU #Export #Statistics
China's August exports jump 25% as trade surplus hits record $119.1 billion
China's customs authority GACC reported on September 8 that exports rose 25% year-on-year in August while the trade surplus hit a record 119.1 billion dollars. The fastest-growing export categories are semiconductors, computing equipment and vehicles, which buyers sourcing from China should factor into fourth-quarter contract and logistics planning. - 12.09.2026 Regulation #USA #World #Import #Export #Duties #Bans
USITC opens comments on rarely used Section 338 tariff power until Nov 9
The U.S. International Trade Commission on September 9, 2026 asked for public comments on how it should carry out its duties under Section 338(g) of the Tariff Act of 1930. The administration has already invoked that discrimination provision twice against Canada this year, and importers and exporters facing foreign customs or regulatory barriers should file their input via EDIS (docket MISC-053) by November 9, 2026, 5:15 p.m. Eastern. - 12.09.2026 Regulation #EAEU #China #World #Import #Export #Trade agreements #Logistics
EAEU and SCO to sign 2027-2030 action plan in Beijing on Sept. 17
At the Eastern Economic Forum, the EEC announced that on September 17, 2026, "EAEU Days" will be held at SCO headquarters in Beijing, where the EEC and the SCO Secretariat plan to sign a joint action plan for 2027-2030 covering customs, transport and digitalization. Importers and brokers trading with SCO countries should watch for the plan's publication after September 17, as no specific changes to customs procedures have been announced yet. - 12.09.2026 Trade & Markets #Russia #World #Export #Trade agreements
Russia's Industry Ministry and fund sign deal on Suez industrial zone
On September 4, 2026, at the Eastern Economic Forum, Russia's Industry and Trade Ministry and the Crystal Growth investment fund signed a cooperation agreement to develop the Russian Industrial Zone in Egypt's Suez Canal Economic Zone. Companies in pharmaceuticals, chemicals, coatings and food processing that want resident status and its tax breaks will need to run their projects through the fund, which acts as a single window for investors, developers and residents. - 10.08.2026 Trade & Markets #China #World #Import #Export #Statistics
China's July trade rises 19.2% in yuan as high-tech exports surge
China's General Administration of Customs reported on August 7 that July trade turnover reached 4.66 trillion yuan, up 19.2% year-on-year, with industrial robot and 3D printer exports surging over 50%. Buyers sourcing machinery and electronics from China should plan for longer lead times given high utilization of high-tech export capacity. - 07.08.2026 Analytics #China #World #Export #Import #Statistics
China's July exports rise 17.8%, imports outpace at 21.2%
GACC reported on August 7 that China's July trade turnover hit 4.66 trillion yuan (+19.2% y/y), with imports (+21.2%) outpacing exports (+17.8%). Electromechanical imports rose 29.7% over seven months, while EV and battery exports posted double-digit growth for a 17th straight month. - 03.08.2026 Analytics #World #USA #EU #Export #Statistics #Logistics
South Korea's July exports jump 62.8% on AI memory boom, second record
South Korea's exports reached $98.89 billion in July (+62.8% year-on-year), the second-highest monthly figure on record, as semiconductor shipments topped $40 billion for a second straight month on strong memory demand. - 31.07.2026 Regulation #China #Export #Bans #World
China imposes temporary helium export ban effective July 10, 2026
China's Ministry of Commerce and General Administration of Customs jointly banned helium exports (HS code 2804290010) starting July 10, 2026, with no exemptions by destination. The move affects global buyers of helium for chipmaking, MRI and aerospace amid a supply squeeze from Qatar. - 15.07.2026 Regulation #China #World #Export #Bans
China halts helium exports indefinitely from July 10, no end date set
China's Ministry of Commerce and Customs jointly imposed an immediate temporary ban on helium exports under Announcement 2026/29, covering code 2804.29.0010, with no licensing, exemptions, or expiry date. The move affects semiconductor, medical imaging, and aerospace supply chains worldwide.