According to a recent report by Cogoport, a leading digital logistics marketplace, the top 10 sea trading countries for the year 2022 have been identified. These countries have been ranked based on their export and import volumes, as well as their overall contribution to global maritime trade.
Topping the list is China, which has been the world’s largest sea trading country for several years. The country’s total sea trade volume reached 3.8 billion tonnes in 2022, making up over 30% of the world’s total sea trade.
Following China is the United States, which has a sea trade volume of 1.3 billion tonnes. The US is one of the largest importers of goods from China, and its own exports mainly consist of agricultural products, machinery, and chemicals.
Japan takes the third spot on the list, with a sea trade volume of 1.1 billion tonnes. The country’s top exports include vehicles, electronic equipment, and machinery.
Germany comes in at fourth place, with a sea trade volume of 1 billion tonnes. The country is known for its expertise in manufacturing and exports a wide range of products, including vehicles, machinery, and chemicals.
South Korea ranks fifth on the list, with a sea trade volume of 800 million tonnes. The country is a major exporter of electronics, automobiles, and ships.
The United Kingdom takes the sixth spot, with a sea trade volume of 600 million tonnes. The country’s main exports include chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and machinery.
France follows closely behind, with a sea trade volume of 550 million tonnes. The country’s top exports include aircraft, machinery, and pharmaceuticals.
Netherlands takes the eighth spot, with a sea trade volume of 500 million tonnes. The country is known for its highly developed logistics and transportation infrastructure, and its top exports include machinery, chemicals, and electronic equipment.
Singapore comes in at ninth place, with a sea trade volume of 400 million tonnes. The country is a major hub for transshipment and is known for its expertise in logistics and shipping services.
Finally, Hong Kong rounds out the list with a sea trade volume of 350 million tonnes. The city-state is a major trading hub in Asia and its top exports include electronics, textiles, and toys.
Overall, these 10 sea trading countries play a crucial role in global maritime trade and are expected to continue to do so in the years to come.
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