The New Geography of Global Sourcing: Demand Anchors, Rising Exporters and the Logistics Divide
Industrial demand is concentrated in the U.S., China and the EU, while a new generation of emerging markets is expanding in global production.
Industrial demand is concentrated in the U.S., China and the EU, while a new generation of emerging markets is expanding in global production.
Exports remain anchored in machinery and higher-value manufacturing, while trade flows have reoriented toward Asia and diversification partners.
Machinery, electronics and vehicles dominate China’s Latin America export basket, driven by Mexico and Brazil.
Industrial export growth is concentrated in emerging-market hubs supplying the U.S., EU and China, led by Mexico and Taiwan (China).
Mexico, Vietnam, Thailand and India anchor export volumes to China, the EU and the U.S., while India stands out for the fastest growth.
Manufacturing growth shifted toward lower-cost, mid-scale economies, but only a small group has combined sustained expansion with rising industrial weight.
Export growth in emerging markets beyond China is concentrating among a small group of mid-scale exporters outpacing global trade.
As the world’s leading importer, U.S. imports over nearly four decades have reflected the evolving patterns of global trade.
With booming exports and investment flowing into a flourishing manufacturing sector, Mexico has become a gateway to North America.
Mexico has a GDP of USD 1.9 trillion (2024) with real GDP growth of 1.5%.