Here are the top 10 essential items for humans to live a quality life, along with the top 3 countries that export them:
1. Food (Grains, Fruits, Vegetables)
- Top Exporters:
1. United States ($133.1 billion)
2. Brazil ($64.1 billion)
3. China ($43.6 billion)
2. Clean Water
- Top Exporters (of water treatment equipment):
1. Germany ($4.6 billion)
2. United States ($3.4 billion)
3. Japan ($2.5 billion)
3. Shelter (Building Materials)
- Top Exporters (of construction materials):
1. China ($44.8 billion)
2. United States ($24.6 billion)
3. Germany ($17.1 billion)
4. Clothing
- Top Exporters (of textiles):
1. China ($154.4 billion)
2. Bangladesh ($40.4 billion)
3. Vietnam ($34.6 billion)
5. Healthcare (Medicines)
- Top Exporters (of pharmaceuticals):
1. United States ($47.7 billion)
2. Germany ($43.8 billion)
3. Switzerland ($36.1 billion)
6. Energy (Oil, Gas, Renewable)
- Top Exporters (of oil and natural gas):
1. Saudi Arabia ($133.2 billion)
2. Russia ($73.2 billion)
3. Iraq ($44.8 billion)
7. Education (Books, Digital Resources)
- Top Exporters (of educational materials):
1. United States ($10.3 billion)
2. United Kingdom ($6.4 billion)
3. Germany ($5.6 billion)
8. Communication (Phones, Computers)
- Top Exporters (of electronics):
1. China ($674.5 billion)
2. United States ($143.2 billion)
3. South Korea ($123.6 billion)
9. Transportation (Vehicles)
- Top Exporters (of vehicles):
1. Germany ($148.3 billion)
2. Japan ($126.6 billion)
3. United States ($104.5 billion)
10. Sanitation (Toilets, Sewage Systems)
- Top Exporters (of sanitary equipment):
1. China ($10.8 billion)
2. Germany ($6.3 billion)
3. United States ($5.5 billion)
These countries are among the largest exporters of these essential items, but other countries also play significant roles in global trade.
Sources:
- World Trade Organization (WTO)
- International Trade Centre (ITC)
- United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
- Statista
