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The Polish Ministry of Development and Technology will implement the 'Internationalization of SMEs - Brand HUB' project starting January 1, 2024, aimed at increasing the growth potential and sales volume of Polish small and medium enterprises in foreign markets until December 31, 2029.

The article discusses the recent economic growth of Poland compared to other Central and Eastern European countries, emphasizing the need for rationalizing expenditures.

In Argentina, five agricultural export sectors outperformed the average growth rate of 9.1% in 2025, particularly the beef sector, which saw a 22.9% increase year-on-year.

Robin Zeng Yuqun, chairman of China's CATL, announced plans to enhance AI utilization in R&D to boost the EV battery sector's competitiveness and support export growth.

Finland, under President Stubb, is actively seeking new export markets in India amidst a severe unemployment crisis, viewing the country as a significant growth opportunity.

Nigeria's maritime sector has marked a significant 24.8% increase in cargo throughput, highlighting the country's growing role in global trade.

The Confederation of Finnish Industries proposes that security of supply becomes a new growth area for exports in Finland.

Latvia's economy has shown stronger than anticipated growth in the past year, marking its best performance since 2018.

Zimbabwe's government has banned the export of raw lithium concentrate to encourage local processing and enhance economic growth.

The article discusses the impressive growth of Poland's agricultural food exports since joining the European Union in 2004, highlighting the role of individual business initiatives and recent institutional support.

The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority is collaborating with the Borno State Government to revive the Banki Free Trade Zone, aiming to enhance economic growth and regional trade in North-East Nigeria.

South Korea's exports reached a record high of $43.5 billion between February 1 and 20, driven by a significant increase in semiconductor shipments.

The IMF has warned that China's export and investment-dependent economic model exacerbates external imbalances and negatively impacts trading partners, urging a transition to a consumption-driven growth model.

China has offset a significant decline in its exports to the U.S. due to tariffs by increasing shipments to other regions, according to a European Central Bank study.

An analyst from the Spanish Export Credit Insurance Company (Cesce) reports that violence reduces the GDP of Latin American countries by over 4%, affecting economic investment and productivity.

Argentina's sunflower industry saw a nearly 50% year-on-year increase in export sales, reaching $2,174.5 million in 2025, as it marks a record harvest amid a context of global scarcity.

Finnish economy shows signs of recovery as export companies report filled order books, prompting a discussion with Minister Sakari Puisto on economic growth and EU competitiveness.

Nigeria's historical reliance on exporting unprocessed raw materials is unsustainable, prompting calls for a shift towards more complex and value-added exports to foster economic prosperity.

Papastratos marks another successful year in 2025 with increased turnover and strong export growth, targeting over 600 million euros in exports and enhancing its production capabilities at its Aspropyrgos factory.

Nigeria achieved a trade surplus of $10.83 billion in the first nine months of 2025, driven by strong export growth and a decline in imports.

Latvia's export dynamics are expected to remain relatively stable into early 2026 despite price fluctuations and global trade risks, according to the Ministry of Finance.

Trade between Russia and Ethiopia has seen remarkable growth in 2025, nearly tripling compared to the previous year, driven by both countries' key export products.

The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) is urging the European Union to incorporate Nigeria’s Special Economic Zones into their value chains to enhance trade relations and economic growth.

The article discusses essential conditions and challenges for the growth of the Polish defense industry and its capacity to export more products.

Norway's defense industry is poised for unprecedented growth, potentially surpassing its traditional export sectors like fish due to increased demand amid rising European militarization.

The article discusses the mixed economic outlook for Slovakia, highlighting both positive export growth and questionable government efforts to save failing local industries.

Russia's volume of arms export orders has reached nearly 70 billion dollars, boosted by new significant contracts, according to the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation (FSVTS).

The Ecuadorian export sector projects a 30% annual growth for non-oil products following the announcement of the technical closure of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the United Arab Emirates.

The United States has reactivated the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) for one year, allowing eligible African countries to export certain products to the U.S. duty-free, which comes as a relief for agricultural and manufacturing exporters.

The oil and gas sector significantly contributed to Argentina's economic growth and export expansion in 2025, despite a mainly stagnant economy.

Finland's technology industry has seen a significant increase in order backlogs and new orders, as reported by the employer organization Technology Industry Association based on their latest survey.

President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to address the ceremonial signing that marks South Africa's accession to the African Export–Import Bank, transitioning the country to Class A Shareholder status and aiming to enhance intra-African trade and industrial development.

Japan's rice export growth has slowed significantly to a 3.7% increase in 2025, primarily due to rising domestic rice prices making exports less competitive.

Japan's agricultural, forestry, and fishery products and food exports reached a record high of 1.705 trillion yen last year, exceeding the previous year by 193.4 billion yen or 12.8%, marking the 13th consecutive year of growth.

The Agricultural Poultry Cooperative of Ioannina Pindos actively participated in the Gulfood 2026 food and beverage exhibition in Dubai, reinforcing its commitment to international growth and export enhancement.

The article discusses the need for more taxes and higher wages to stimulate economic growth in Germany, emphasizing that the current export-focused business model is failing.

Germany's economy is expected to return to growth in 2026 after a year of stagnation, but the traditional driving force of auto and machinery exports is no longer contributing to this upswing, likely permanently.

China's electric vehicle manufacturers experienced a 104% increase in overseas sales last year but are now facing a slowdown in export growth.

CDU faction leader Jens Spahn criticizes the AfD as being anti-export and emphasizes 2026 as a year for growth, highlighting the Union's focus on economic strength and reducing bureaucracy.

Morgan Stanley forecasts that China's yuan will strengthen to 6.85 per US dollar in the first quarter of 2026 due to strong export growth and weakness of the US dollar.