May 20, 2024 | Page 4

2024 Top 100 Importers & Exporters Contents
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Pump up the volume
The resilient US economy and AI are giving electronics imports a fresh spark
41
Overserved
A post-pandemic inventory hangover is hindering US alcohol imports
44 Fashion victims
Tepid consumer confidence is keeping clothing imports on the rack
46 Cropped out
Supply chain disruptions and carrier practices are compromising US ag exports
48 Plastic power
US destocking and Asian demand are fueling record resin exports
49
Ripped to shreds
The paper and forest exports decline extended to its sixth straight year
50 Out of the dumps
US recyclables exports snapped a three-year skid in 2023
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