Rising interest rates and continuing geopolitical tensions have made the outlook on global trade flows hazy. Diversification could give businesses a means to boost resilience, note senior partner Olivia White and colleagues. For example, most economies import wheat from only a few sources, despite many countries exporting the grain. An additional 10 percent of trade of goods such as laptops and iron ore come from few sources, representing the potential for shifts in trade flows. Click through the interactive to see more.
To read the article, see “A new paradigm for our connected world?,” November 22, 2023.