Qatar Leads List of Countries with Highest Trade Surpluses in 2022 Backed by Oil and Gas Exports

The article discusses the 20 countries with the highest trade surplus in 2022, with Qatar, Germany, Australia, Netherlands, and Switzerland in the top 10.

Oil and gas exports fuel high trade surpluses for countries like Oman, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Iraq, and Qatar.

Germany is a global export giant, while Australia exports diverse commodities like coal, iron ore, and wheat.

The Netherlands has a diverse export portfolio including machinery, mineral fuels, food products, apparel, and pharmaceuticals.

Switzerland's top exports are gold and medical supplies, along with packaged medications, watches, and chemical compounds.