Exports from Portuguese-speaking countries to China have declined by over 26% in the first four months of 2025, marking the worst performance since the Covid-19 pandemic began in 2020.
Significant Decline in Trade
The sharp drop in exports represents a significant challenge for Lusophone countries that have been increasingly reliant on the Chinese market.
This decline is particularly noteworthy as it occurs during a period when global trade dynamics are being closely monitored.
Impact on Lusophone Countries
The reduction in exports to China is likely to have far-reaching implications for the economies of Portuguese-speaking nations, which have been working to strengthen their trade ties with China in recent years.
The trend underscores the vulnerability of these economies to fluctuations in global demand and highlights the need for diversification in their trade relationships.
