Sea transport carried 73.3% of EU imports and 72.6% of exports by weight in trade with non-EU countries in 2025, Eurostat said. Maritime imports totalled 1.1 billion tonnes and exports 0.5 billion tonnes.
By value, sea transport accounted for 50.2% of imports and 40.4% of exports. Weight and value are different measures; carrying most heavy cargo does not imply the same share of trade value.
Investment commitments reported at end-June were 141 percent higher than in 2021. Oman also outlined port cargo, refinery capacity and dry-dock activity.
The platform will focus on the Qatar Investment Authority’s local portfolio. The government also outlined five-year expectations for US$38.5 billion in infrastructure projects and US$22.5 billion in private investment.
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Total value rose 13.1 percent in the first half of 2026, while non-oil exports increased 23.9 percent. The figures also show a higher export share within total trade.
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