Israel has signed an arms export contract worth approximately three billion euros with Greece for the provision of an integrated air defense system, the Achilles Shield. (translated)
The United Kingdom has temporarily blocked the export of a painting by Rembrandt, estimated at 83 million euros, in the hope that a British institution can acquire it. (translated)

U.S. authorities are investigating Apex Logistics, a subsidiary of Kuehne+Nagel, for its involvement in the smuggling of advanced semiconductors to China, in violation of American export restrictions on technologies essential for artificial intelligence. (translated)
The price of wheat has reached its highest level in three years due to tensions in the Black Sea and concerns about global exports, with a 2.4% increase in international markets. (translated)

Germany's growth in the second quarter has been revised upwards to 0.3% thanks to the increase in exports, despite the challenges posed by the energy crisis due to the war in the Middle East, although this performance is below the eurozone average, which grew by 0.5%. (translated)
Despite the energy crisis related to the war in the Middle East, German growth has been revised up by 0.3% in the second quarter, supported by an increase in exports, although this figure remains below the eurozone average. (translated)

European gas prices continue to rise due to fears about limited reserves, particularly with a filling rate of only 62%, supply disruptions related to the conflict in the Middle East, and a decrease in Norwegian exports, raising particular concerns in Germany and Belgium. (translated)
The Trump administration is planning a campaign of economic sanctions aimed at isolating Iran, already weakened by the devaluation of its currency and the decline of its oil exports, in the hope of forcing Tehran to yield to economic pressure. (translated)

Iraq aims to increase its oil exports to 8 to 10 million barrels per day within six years despite the challenges posed by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which has severely impacted its oil-dependent economy, and is exploring alternative export routes through Turkey, Syria, and Jordan. (translated)

The Strait of Malacca, representing a key maritime route for the transit of goods and Chinese energy resources, is at the heart of Beijing's ambitions to secure its trade routes in the face of critical dependence, as nearly 21% of its imports and 14% of its exports pass through it, while being the main oil supply route for the country. (translated)
In 2025, French defense manufacturers reached 21.2 billion euros in export orders, surpassing the 20 billion threshold for the second consecutive year, with Dassault's Rafale aircraft leading in sales, including 26 units ordered by India. (translated)

The war in the Middle East has put significant pressure on the oil sector, prompting Gulf countries to invest heavily in new oil tankers to ensure their exports through the Strait of Hormuz, which is now central to concerns related to maritime transport. (translated)

Russian oil exports from the Baltic and the Black Sea have fallen by 15% compared to forecasts, reaching only 2.3 million barrels per day at the beginning of August, largely due to Ukrainian attacks targeting oil infrastructure. (translated)

Kuwait, facing a serious economic crisis due to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, essential for the export of its oil, is seeing its GDP decline as it suffers regular attacks from Iran and has no solution to bypass this strategic dependence, raising concerns about the future of its oil industry. (translated)

In June, the German economy showed signs of recovery, with an increase in industrial production of 0.2% and a record level of exports reaching 139.3 billion euros, despite declines in some sectors such as machinery and a 4.4% increase in imports. (translated)

In July, China's foreign trade saw strong growth, with exports rising by 23.9% year-on-year, mainly supported by demand from the United States and the rise of components for artificial intelligence, despite increasing trade tensions between Beijing and Washington. (translated)

China reacted to the U.S. sanctions imposed by Donald Trump by announcing countermeasures, including placing several American companies on a blacklist and strengthening export controls on dual-use goods to the United States. (translated)

In the face of a rapid deterioration of security in the Indo-Pacific caused by the military rise of China, North Korea, and Russia, the Japanese government, driven by its Minister of Defense, aims to strengthen its military by modernizing its capabilities, relaxing arms export rules, and consolidating its regional alliances, while emphasizing the importance of acting with a sense of urgency and crisis. (translated)

The United States is expected to become this year's main supplier of gas in Europe, surpassing Norway, thanks to export projects across the Balkans, notably via a gas terminal in Croatia, as the EU seeks to reduce its dependence on Russian gas. (translated)
