Despite the global downturn, the barometer revealed a mixed picture among the seven constituent countries. DHL GLOBAL TRADE BAROMETER – WORLD
Tim Scharwath likened the rapid growth of previous years to "climbing Mount Everest," noting that by mid-2019, the market was on the "descent". While earlier reports in 2019 suggested trade would remain positive despite a slowdown, the June update reflected the reality of intensifying trade disputes, particularly between the U.S. and China. Despite the global downturn, the barometer revealed a
The overall world trade index fell to 48 points in June 2019, down significantly from previous quarters. Despite the global downturn