Top 10 Fastest-Growing Export Commodities in 2025
1. Electric Vehicle (EV) Batteries
Think lithium-ion — but smarter and cheaper.
A few years back, EV batteries were a story about Tesla and a handful of suppliers in China and South Korea. In 2025, they’re an export rocket ship. Prices for lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries have dropped by nearly 20% since 2023, making electric cars more affordable worldwide.
What’s driving exports:
China’s scaling power — CATL and BYD keep pumping out cells.
Indonesia’s nickel boom — feeding cathode production.
Policy tailwinds — EU carbon reduction targets and U.S. EV credits are spurring demand.
If you’re an exporter, think beyond whole packs: components like cathodes, separators, and battery management systems are now hot items on shipping manifests.
2. Plant-Based Protein
From soy to surprising new proteins (hello, mung beans).
Plant-based meat isn’t just a fad; it’s maturing. 2025’s...