In 2023, global trade will still grow, albeit at lower levels than in 2022. Additional supply shortages and inflationary pressures as a consequence of recent geopolitical shocks are the primary cause.

In response, companies are altering their engagement with markets overseas. But does this mean a permanent shift in supply-chain management philosophies?

In this third edition of the Trade in Transition programme, supported by DP World, Economist Impact explores how companies are navigating the ups and downs of international trade against the backdrop of persistent shocks.