The BRICs are driving global trade in raw materials

Overview

The BRICs play a significant role in global trade in raw materials. China today accounts for over 40 per cent of global demand for metals and minerals, up from 10-15 per cent a decade ago. Raw materials exports are growing steadily as a share of total exports in Russia and Brazil thanks to favourable price trends. India by contrast appears to be moving out of the exporters’ group to join China as a net importer.

BRIC raw materials trade (per cent of total exports...

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