Global trade fragmentation is pushing exporters to identify alternative markets beyond traditional destinations. This report introduces the Market Alternative Index, a data-driven framework evaluating 54 economies across demand orientation, market scale, import reliance and purchasing power. The index identifies priority markets where strong demand fundamentals and import dependence create scalable export opportunities.

Industrial EV mass adoption hinges on overcoming upfront price barriers. Breakthroughs in Chinese supply chains, compact urban EVs, and certified pre-owned channels drive affordability and commercial viability.

The briefing examines how the forestry, wood and paper industry is performing globally and in the ten largest countries in terms of forestry, wood and paper output. The report also provides data for production, market size, imports, exports, industry costs, industry profitability and number of companies. The industry and market overview provide benchmarks against other countries in the region.

Geopolitical risks have become a structural challenge for FMCG businesses, driving the need for resilient supply chains, diversified sourcing and adaptive strategies. This report examines three key categories of geopolitical risks: Trade tensions, military and political tensions, and tightening national regulations. In response, it outlines strategic approaches including supply chain relocation, expansion into new consumer markets and the refinement of China-specific strategies.

The briefing examines how the food, beverages and tobacco industry is performing globally and in the largest countries in terms of food, beverages and tobacco output. The report also provides data for production, market size, imports, exports, industry costs, industry profitability and number of companies. The industry and market overview provide benchmarks against other countries in the region.

The briefing examines how the hi-tech goods industry is performing globally and in the largest countries in terms of hi-tech goods output. The report also provides data for production, market size, imports, exports, industry costs, industry profitability and number of companies. The industry and market overview provide benchmarks against other countries in the region.

The briefing examines how the construction and real estate industry is performing globally and in the largest countries in terms of construction and real estate output. The report also provides data for production, market size, imports, exports, industry costs, industry profitability and number of companies. The industry and market overview provide benchmarks against other countries in the region.

This briefing examines how the furniture industry is performing globally and in the largest countries in terms of furniture output. The report also provides data for production, market size, imports, exports, industry costs, industry profitability and number of companies. The industry and market overview provide benchmarks against other countries in the particular region.

This briefing examines how the furniture industry is performing globally and in the largest countries in terms of furniture output. The report also provides data for production, market size, imports, exports, industry costs, industry profitability and number of companies. The industry and market overview provide benchmarks against other countries in the particular region.

The briefing examines how the pharmaceuticals and medical equipment industry is performing globally and in the largest countries in terms of pharmaceuticals and medical equipment output. The report also provides data for production, market size, imports, exports, industry costs, industry profitability and number of companies. The industry and market overview provide benchmarks against other countries in the region.

The global automotive market is evolving fast - by 2029, 35% of sales will be EVs, 58% will be SUVs and crossovers, and 19% will feature level 3 autonomy. In 2024, BYD led global EV sales, closing in on Tesla’s BEV share. Toyota maintained global dominance in HEV, while challenging Volkswagen in ICE. Meanwhile, amid tariff uncertainties, firms must adopt diversified production strategies.

The global automotive market is evolving fast - by 2029, 35% of sales will be EVs, 58% will be SUVs and crossovers, and 19% will feature level 3 autonomy. In 2024, BYD led global EV sales, closing in on Tesla’s BEV share. Toyota maintained global dominance in HEV, while challenging Volkswagen in ICE. Meanwhile, amid tariff uncertainties, firms must adopt diversified production strategies.

After a short period of stabilisation, global supply chains face new disruptions that are longer lasting and more difficult to predict. Factors such as changing trade landscape, geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty and technology shifts will cause more disruptions. The briefing explores the potential impact on supply chains, sectors most impacted by disruptions and how companies can adapt.

Tariffs, geopolitical tensions and climate risks are fuelling market volatility and challenging business operation, profit margins and growth potential. Economic outlook is uncertain, with unstable prices and fractured trade. Managing risks and building resilience are now imperative, while agile pricing actions and innovation are key to unlocking new opportunities. Targeting high-growing emerging markets can boost volume and diversify supply chains.

The briefing examines how the agriculture industry is performing globally and in the largest countries in terms of agriculture output. The report also provides data for production, market size, imports, exports, industry costs, industry profitability and number of companies.

The briefing examines how the business services industry is performing globally and in the largest countries in terms of business services output. The report also provides data for production, market size, imports, exports, industry costs, industry profitability and number of companies.

Wellness trends are exerting an increasingly important role in the packaging industry. Many of the categories seeing demand rise the most quickly are strongly influenced by wellness and concerns such as microplastic contamination threatened to cause significant shifts in what sort of pack types consumers are looking for in the coming years.

This report highlights key trends in the global automotive and mobility sector in 2025. Rising geopolitical tensions and trade disruptions create more uncertainty for businesses and disrupt supply chains, encouraging production network changes. To deal with uncertainty and erosion of consumer spending power, companies will need to focus on affordability, resource sharing and creation of new revenue streams.

This report highlights key trends in the global industrial sector in 2025. Rising geopolitical tensions and potential trade disruptions are creating more uncertainty for businesses, encouraging further production reshoring efforts. To deal with cost pressures and labour market challenges, companies are expected to invest more in automation and workforce upskilling. AI tools are also forecast to improve in 2025 and start bringing efficiency gains for manufacturers.

Changes in the US trade policy impact a broad range of trade partners and goods and adds more uncertainty to the global economy. US importers have limited trade diversification potential, with higher trade tariffs leading to higher inflationary pressures. Retaliatory tariffs would also hurt US exporters, especially in commodity and automotive industries.

This report brings together results from Euromonitor’s 2024 Voice of the Industry Survey, which tracks sales performance and expectation, channel shifts, innovation initiatives and digital trends. It highlights insights from industry professionals to understand short- and long-term business priorities and growth strategies.

New manufacturing hubs are driving supply chain diversification efforts. However, these countries still depend on imports of Chinese components, making supply chains longer and more complex. Challenges like insufficient production capacity and lack of supporting industries continue to impede supply chain diversification. Despite this, the situation could improve over the next decade due to large FDI inflows and investments in trade infrastructure.

AFH tissue is tracking an uneven path towards a new norm, amid cost and supply challenges. Socioeconomic-led market prospects, B2B environment and consumer lifestyle trends will collectively shape future AFH demand and innovations. By weighing, comparing and contextualising these demand drivers across a set of key AFH markets, the report examines country-specific nuances to help AFH businesses across value chain spot growth pockets, prioritise resources and navigate path to purchase.

The global economic outlook remains stable, supported by falling inflation, a strong labour market and sustained consumption. Short-term growth prospects, however, are undermined by the still-high interest rate environment, while a potential cooling down of the labour market and growing political uncertainty may affect consumer and business confidence. The global economy still faces various downside risks, including geopolitical and trade tensions that could heighten inflationary pressures.