Rising stars: The countries creating new options for supply chain diversification

Supply Chain Risk Outlook

Key Takeaways

  • Our Country Risk Data has revealed the markets offering new routes to supply chain resilience in Southeast Asia and Latin America
  • Thailand, Philippines, Argentina, Uruguay and Chile provide distinct opportunities for the next phase of supply chain diversification
  • Data-led approaches, combined with sectoral advantages and the impact of new trade agreements, can turn this opportunity into logistical resilience and competitive advantage

Geopolitical risk has moved supply chain diversification from efficiency exercise to boardroom priority. Vietnam, Malaysia, Mexico and Brazil have been the main beneficiaries of declining direct trade between China and the US, combining large trade volumes with strong merchandise export growth.

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Joseph Parkes

Senior Asia Analyst

Laura Schwartz

Senior Asia Analyst

Mariano Machado

Principal Americas Analyst
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