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Footwear: how are the manufacturing Countries performing in the first half of 2026?

Published by Mauro Badanelli. Aug. 6, 2026 .

Conjuncture Industries Foreign markets International marketing

After analyzing the dynamics of global trade in footwear machinery in a previous article, attention now shifts to the finished product, in order to examine the most recent performance of the main foot... [ Read all ]

Export 2026-2029: ExportPlanning updates its forecast scenario

Published by Marzia Moccia. Aug. 5, 2026 .

Conjuncture Export markets Uncertainty IMF Global economic trends

For exporting companies, the ability to promptly interpret the evolution of international markets is now a key competitive factor. In a global context characterized by rapid changes and growing unce... [ Read all ]

Footwear Machinery: the map of Growing and Slowing markets in Q2 2026

Published by Mauro Badanelli. Aug. 4, 2026 .

Industrial equipment Conjuncture Foreign markets International marketing

For exporting companies, the international context is changing increasingly rapidly. Relying on consolidated year-end data often means arriving too late. Having indicators updated to the second quarte... [ Read all ]

Global trade in footwear machinery: China dominates, Italy leads the way in premium technology

Published by Mauro Badanelli. July 29, 2026 .

Industrial equipment Conjuncture Foreign markets International marketing

The footwear machinery industry represents one of the pillars of manufacturing innovation in the fashion sector. In an increasingly competitive environment, characterized by global markets, growing ... [ Read all ]

World Trade Trends: International Trade Results in Q2 2026 (Preliminary Estimates)

Published by Marcello Antonioni. July 27, 2026 .

Home items Fashion Food&Beverage Metal industry Intermediate goods Electronics Chemicals Industrial equipment Conjuncture Automotive Global demand Industries Global economic trends

Strengthening dynamics, driven by AI applications, and the green and digital transitions [ Read all ]

US Trade Deficit Put to the Test by Tariffs: Evidence from First-Half 2026 Data

Published by Marzia Moccia. July 15, 2026 .

Slowdown Conjuncture United States of America Uncertainty Trade war Foreign market analysis

Amid uncertainty that has now become the new normal, international geopolitical tensions, and the reshaping of the rules governing global trade, the United States undoubtedly remains a key focus of ... [ Read all ]

Plastics processing machinery: what are the main markets and how is the competitive landscape evolving?

Published by Mauro Badanelli. June 30, 2026 .

Industrial equipment Conjuncture Industries International marketing

Plastic processing machinery represents one of the most important technological pillars of modern manufacturing supply chains. Through processes such as injection moulding, extrusion, blow moulding ... [ Read all ]

Global Economic Outlook: International Trade Results for April 2026

Published by Marzia Moccia. June 24, 2026 .

Conjuncture Industries Uncertainty Global economic trends

The data for April 2026 document the continuation of an expansionary phase in international trade, albeit with significant differences at the product level. [ Read all ]

China’s Foreign Trade, April 2026: Chips, Gold and New Geographies of Value Chains

Published by Luca Surace. May 27, 2026 .

Conjuncture Global economic trends

An analysis of China’s monthly foreign trade data updated to April 2026 [ Read all ]

Global Goods Trade in the first quarter: Rising Uncertainty

Published by Marzia Moccia. May 6, 2026 .

Slowdown Conjuncture Foreign markets Uncertainty Global economic trends

In an international context marked by the re-emergence of geopolitical and trade tensions — compounded by the recent conflict in the Middle East — the outlook for 2026 in terms of economic growth an... [ Read all ]