🌍 World Merchandise Trade Volume Growth (2019–2026)

World merchandise trade has seen varied growth since 2019. After recovering from pandemic disruptions, trade expanded through 2024, with forecasts showing continued growth into 2025 and 2026. The WTO projects global merchandise trade to grow by about 2.4% in 2025, driven by strong demand and strategic buying, before slowing sharply to around 0.5% in 2026 amid rising tariffs and uncertainty. These trends reflect shifting global economic conditions and policy impacts on trade flows.