Global Trade Shows Strong Momentum in 2026 as Asian Economies Climb Export Rankings
World merchandise exports rose 14.4% in H1 2026, with several Asian economies climbing the global rankings
China’s Trade Engine Is Finding Growth Well Beyond the U.S.
China's 2026 trade figures reveal strong growth across Asian export markets and surging machinery and electronics trade
Machinery Anchors China’s Exports, But Vehicles Are the Breakout Growth Story
Electrical and mechanical equipment remain China’s largest export products, while vehicles have nearly tripled since 2021
China’s Trade Growth Is Accelerating for Both Exports and Imports
Exports and imports are both growing at more than 20% year-on-year, making China’s 2026 trade expansion increasingly two-sided
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.