Global Export Outlook 2026: 75% of Firms Still Expect Growth Despite Middle East Conflict
The 2026 Allianz Trade Global Survey shows that despite ongoing conflict in the Middle East, global exporters remain resilient, with 75% still expecting positive export growth. However, geopolitical tensions are reshaping risk perceptions, increasing non-payment risks, and extending payment cycles. While companies continue to pursue diversification, reshoring, and supply-chain adaptation, confidence levels vary significantly across markets, with the UAE experiencing a sharp shift from high optimism to increased financial and operational uncertainty.
