Waypoint: Global Industrial Dynamics 2025

Trade Flows of Merchandise Exports, by Exporting and Importing Country or Region

Americas excl. U.S.

Asia excl Chinese Mainland

Chinese Mainland

Europe

Rest of World

U.S.

From

To

Source: ITC World Map

Recent disruptions have highlighted the vulnerabilities of long and complex supply chains. Global trade began slowing in the late 2000s following the Global Financial Crisis (GFC), which exposed risks associated with extended financial and trade networks. Analysis of trade trends suggests that the world economy has entered a phase of “post-peak globalisation,” where global trade is expected to continue to grow, but at a slower pace than in previous years.

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