As per the Global Trade update report (November 2021) of UNCTAD (United Nations Conference on Trade and Development), the Global trade is expected to increase by 23 percent to reach about US$ 28 trillion in 2021, when compared to 2020.
- Global trade growth stabilized during the second half of 2021, increasing by 1 percent quarter-over-quarter.
- India trade growth accelerated in Q3 2021 both in goods and services, while China remained relatively constant.
India’s Trade in Goods and Services in Q3 2021:
| Q3 2021 Relative to 2019 Average | Q3 2021 Relative to Q2 2021 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imports | Exports | Imports | Exports | |
| Goods | 26% | 27% | 15% | 5% |
| Services | 3% | 7% | 18% | 17% |
Key Analysis:
i.The outlook for 2022 remains very uncertain due to slowing economic recovery, disruptions of logistics and rise in shipping costs, global semiconductor shortage, regionalisation of trade flows, debt burden, and governmental policies affecting international trade.
ii.2021 is set to be a strong year for international trade. The value of global trade in goods and services in 2021 is expected to increase by 23 percent about US$ 5.2 trillion relative to 2020, and by 11 percent about US$ 2.8 trillion relative to 2019.
iii.Trade in goods is projected to reach a record level of $22 trillion in 2021. Trade in services should be valued about $6 trillion in 2021.
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About UNCTAD (United Nations Conference on Trade and Development):
Establishment – 1964
Headquarters – Geneva, Switzerland
Secretary-general – Rebeca Grynspan
