INEGE releases foreign trade statistics for goods for 2025

INEGE releases foreign trade statistics for goods for 2025

The report highlights a decline in the value of exports, led by hydrocarbons, while imports experienced significant growth driven by customs digitalization. This dynamic reflects a structural dependence on the energy sector for foreign exchange earnings and a greater need for refined goods and pharmaceuticals, underscoring trade imbalances that require constant monitoring. The publication is crucial for the open data movement by providing transparent statistical indicators on the behavior of foreign trade. By making detailed data on merchandise flows and trading partners publicly available, it facilitates accountability and independent analysis by civil society and researchers. This access to government information enables rigorous monitoring of the national economy, fostering evidence-based decision-making. By democratizing knowledge about trade exchanges, it promotes institutional transparency and empowers citizens to assess the effectiveness of economic policies and the management of state resources.

Source: guineaecuatorialpress.com
Published on 2026-11-09