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WTO Trade Growth Forecast 2026
The World Trade Organization has forecast a modest 0.5% trade growth in 2026.
The Global Trade Observatory
YOUR DESTINATION FOR GLOBAL TRADE INSIGHTS
This Global Trade Observatory (GTO) dashboard brings together global insights from over 3,500 senior supply chain and logistics executives, alongside market data, to uncover how trade is shifting. Our research reveals some interesting differences from traditional industry forecasts, offering a fresh perspective on where trade is heading.
Explore the dashboard or download the full report to see how data could inform your next move.
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Trade Growth Confidence 2026
94% of surveyed logistics executives anticipate 2026 trade growth to be faster than or similar to that of 2025.
3.1%
-0.1% YoY
Source: International Monetary Fund (IMF), October 2025
IMF GDP Growth Forecast 2026
Growth forecast and year-on-year change in global GDP 2025 vs 2026.
Source: DP World Global Trade Observatory Executive Survey, November 2025
Policy Uncertainty Outlook 2026
53% of surveyed executives expect high or very high policy uncertainty in 2026.
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Trade Growth Expectations by Region
The percentage of surveyed logistics executives' who expect trade in that region to grow faster in 2026 than in 2025
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* World Trade Organization, December 2025,
** DP World Global Trade Observatory Executive Survey, November 2025,
*** UN Comtrade, 2024
** DP World Global Trade Observatory Executive Survey, November 2025,
*** UN Comtrade, 2024
GLOBAL TRADE
Trade Routes
We asked senior supply chain executives how likely they are to use these trade routes in 2026.
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Top Sectors for Trade Growth
Which of the following sectors do you expect to grow most in terms of trade? Explore the surveyed logistics executives' expectations for 2026 trade growth by sector.
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Global Insight
Top Trading Partners by Key Sectors
Who are the largest importers and exporters of key global industries?
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Supply Chain Costs
In your current supply chain, which factors contribute to the most cost? Discover how logistics executives' breakdown their expectations of supply chain costs by region.
OUTLOOKS & REPORTS
DP World Global Trade Observatory Report 2026
Read the full report to see how shifting trade dynamics could impact your business and help you make smarter decisions in 2026.
ARTICLE
What does the data show?
Discover the key findings from our global supply chain and logistics survey and see why the outlook for trade remains positive.
INSIGHTS
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