DHL Globalization Tracker sees AI boom driving global trade growth despite tariffs
Bitget2026/10/07 12:35DHL AG’s Globalization Tracker flagged the AI infrastructure buildout as the dominant driver of global goods trade momentum. Global goods trade growth in the first half of 2026 was the fastest for any half-year in 15 years, excluding the Covid rebound. AI-enabling goods drove 42% of goods trade growth in 2025; the share rose to 76% in Q1 2026. Average global goods trade growth is projected at 3.4% a year through 2029, versus 2.7% over the prior decade. Globalization reached a record 25.8% in 2025; East Asia and the Pacific led early-2026 trade growth with a 24% rise. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. DHL AG published the original content used to generate this news brief on October 07, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein.
- DHL AG’s Globalization Tracker flagged the AI infrastructure buildout as the dominant driver of global goods trade momentum.
- Global goods trade growth in the first half of 2026 was the fastest for any half-year in 15 years, excluding the Covid rebound.
- AI-enabling goods drove 42% of goods trade growth in 2025; the share rose to 76% in Q1 2026.
- Average global goods trade growth is projected at 3.4% a year through 2029, versus 2.7% over the prior decade.
- Globalization reached a record 25.8% in 2025; East Asia and the Pacific led early-2026 trade growth with a 24% rise.
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