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.
Tariff Trouble: Implications for the Top 50 Products of China-U.S. Trade
The new tariffs will hit these top 50 traded products hardest, and both countries must rapidly develop contingency trade plans.
Trump’s Tariffs: How Will Global Trade Adapt in 2025?
Trump’s tariffs are injecting uncertainty into global trade patterns, which could become more complex, fragmented and regionalised in 2025.
Dynamic New Supply Markets Create Opportunities to Frame High-Value Alternative Global Procurement Strategies
Global exports are concentrated in a few major economies but developing countries have made great strides in their export performance. This creates opportunities for astute global supply chain managers.