Global Export of Goods and Services as Share of GDP

Global Export of Goods and Services as Share of GDP

Proof Point

Global trade progressed between 1991 and 2015, with exports of goods and services as share of GDP increasing from 19.5% in 1991 to 29.5% in 2015

Global Export of Goods and Services as Share of GDP

1991 – 2015 (percent)

Proof Point Findings

  • Export of Goods and Services – Value of goods and services provided to rest of world as percentage of gross domestic product (GDP)
  • Rise in Exports – Export share of global GDP rose from 19.5% in 1991 to 29.5% in 2015, helped by lower trade barriers pushed forward by international organizations, such as International Monetary Fund and World Bank
  • Economic Recession – 2009 financial crisis caused export share as percent of GDP to plunge from 30.8% in 2008 to 26.6% in 2009
  • Key Drivers – Include evolving international trade policies, lower trade barriers, recovering global economy, continuous expansion of emerging markets, improving manufacturing productivity, increasing ability of companies to offer products offshore, and prevalence of technology-enabled products

Accelerator

Sector

Food and Beverage, Industrial Manufacturing, Wholesale and Retail Trade

Source

Date Last Updated

June 15, 2017

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