Global Trade Continues to Grow According to World Trade Organization Report
The World Trade Organization published its September report, announcing that the goods trade barometer has risen to 102.0 and is tracking above trend.
The World Trade Organization's September Goods Trade Barometer Report revealed that global merchandise trade is maintaining its growth momentum despite ongoing geopolitical and political uncertainties.
Rise in the Goods Trade Barometer
According to the September Report published by the World Trade Organization (WTO), the Goods Trade Barometer, which stood at 101.7 in June, rose to 102.0 in September.
These announced figures clearly indicate that global merchandise trade is tracking above trend and successfully maintaining its growth momentum.
Meaning of Barometer Values
The published report also included evaluations regarding the barometer index, emphasizing that values above 100 point to above-trend trade volume.
Conversely, the report explicitly stated that levels below 100 indicate that global trade remains below the general trend.
Counterbalancing Factors and Demand
It was reported that the negative impacts of the conflicts in the Middle East on global trade were counterbalanced by electronic components linked to artificial intelligence investments.
Among the details included in the report was the fact that strong demand for other goods in particular also continues to contribute to this balancing process.
Resilient Growth and Uncertainties
It was emphasized that growth in global merchandise trade remains resilient despite high uncertainties regarding trade policies and ongoing geopolitical tensions.
The WTO reported that despite all these challenges, markets maintain their strength and trade continued to strengthen in mid-2026.