Asia is the largest buyer of iron ore, crude, LNG, coal, soybeans and edible oils, and the largest supplier of palm oil, rice, rubber, coffee and nickel. Singapore is the region's trading and pricing hub.
Countries in this region
Metals · Energy · GrainsAustraliaAustralia is the world's largest iron ore exporter and a leading supplier of coal, LNG, lithium and grains.Grains · Energy · FertilizersBangladeshBangladesh is one of the world's largest garment exporters and a big importer of cotton, wheat, edible oils and fuel.Metals · Energy · GrainsChinaChina is the largest buyer of iron ore, crude oil, soybeans and copper concentrate, and a major exporter of steel and fertilizers.Grains · Energy · FertilizersIndiaIndia is the largest importer of edible oils, a major buyer of fertilizers and crude, and the largest rice exporter.Grains · Energy · MetalsIndonesiaIndonesia is the largest exporter of palm oil and thermal coal and the leading producer of nickel.Energy · Metals · GrainsJapanJapan is a large, quality-focused buyer of LNG, coal, iron ore and grains.Grains · Energy · TimberMalaysiaMalaysia sets the benchmark for palm oil and is the world's largest maker of rubber gloves.Grains · TimberNew ZealandNew Zealand is the world's largest dairy exporter and a major supplier of logs and meat.Grains · Energy · FertilizersPakistanPakistan exports rice and textiles and imports fuel, LNG, edible oils and fertilizers.Metals · GrainsPhilippinesThe Philippines is a large rice and wheat importer and a major source of nickel ore.Energy · Grains · MetalsSingaporeSingapore is Asia's oil trading and refining hub and the world's largest bunkering port.Energy · Metals · GrainsSouth KoreaSouth Korea is a large importer of crude, LNG, coal and feed grains and an exporter of refined products and steel.Grains · EnergyThailandThailand is one of the largest exporters of rice, sugar and natural rubber.Grains · MetalsVietnamVietnam is the largest robusta coffee producer and a leading exporter of rice, cashew and pepper.
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TradeScout24 Insights · Region overview · Last reviewed 31 Oct 2026