Global Supply Chain Stress Is Surging in 2026, With Record Pressure in Key Regions
Rising freight rates and severe regional disruption are increasing lead-time, landed-cost and delivery risks for global procurement teams
China’s Export Growth Is Broadening Across World Regions
China's export engine is expanding across a wider geography without abandoning its traditional markets
Services Are Reshaping Global Trade
Digitally delivered services now account for 55% of commercial services exports and are growing nearly twice as fast as goods trade
China’s Export Expansion Continues Amid More Restrictive Global Trade Environment
Exports continue to expand, imports are recovering and total trade remains near record highs
Digitally Delivered Services Have Become the Fastest-Growing Layer of Global Trade
Digital services exports have significantly outpaced commercial services and goods trade since 2015.
Global Trade Imbalances Widen in 2025 as Surpluses Strengthen and Deficits Deepen
Surplus economies expanded export capacity, while deficit economies absorbed more goods despite selective adjustments across mid-tier markets.
Supply Chain Stress Remains Elevated in 2026, Demanding Clear Procurement Leadership
Elevated supply chain stress in 2025 is carrying into 2026, increasing execution risk for procurement teams even as global trade grows.
China’s Trade Surplus Reached a Record High in 2025, Led by Asia and Europe
China’s surplus accumulation since 2018 has re-anchored toward Asia and Europe, while the North American balance has weakened.
The Black and Red of Global Trade: 20 Largest Trade Surplus and Deficit Economies
Global trade is a mirror reflection of trade surplus economies supplying raw materials and goods, and trade deficit economies absorbing them to drive growth and consumption.
Changing International Trade Patterns Are Yielding New Export Opportunities to Global Markets
The global trade environment is evolving at an unprecedented pace. Astute export managers must identify and manage a host of new opportunities.