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Standard Chartered sees faster trade digitalization adding USD 2.8 trillion to annual global trade by 2031

PUBT·09/08/2026 09:05:13
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Standard Chartered sees faster trade digitalization adding USD 2.8 trillion to annual global trade by 2031
  • Standard Chartered flagged a Digital Acceleration scenario that lifts annual global trade by USD 2.8 trillion by 2031.
  • Scenario implies trade 6.9% above baseline, driven by lower cross-border friction from faster digitalisation, AI adoption.
  • Services trade projected 11.4% above baseline by 2031, outpacing goods at 5.9% in the scenario.
  • Survey of 2,100 corporates across 27 markets showed supply-chain focus shifting to resilience, visibility, agility rather than relocation.
  • Treasury seen becoming more strategic; 37% plan closer treasury-supply chain integration, 57% prioritise currency-risk management.


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