Category: Apple

Trade data is about more than just containers – it can also be used to track the electronics industry. U.S. smartphone imports fell 3.2% in May vs. 2015, vs. expectations of growth for the full year. Samsung appears to be well ahead of the game, with imports from South Korea and Vietnam jumping 47%. Smartphone […]

Next week, Apple is having an unveiling.  Everyone seems to agree that new phones will be unveiled, but what else does Apple have up its sleeve?  Bills of lading that describe a few recent shipments to Apple may suggest an answer. On August 25th, Apple received a shipment described as “Set Top Box with Communication Function” from BYD […]