Agility Emerging Markets Index 2026

Which emerging economies perform best? Which are most competitive? How are companies dealing with global volatility? Is AI causing disruption – or providing businesses with the tools to cope with turbulence? When will supply chain restructuring slow down? Is sustainability losing momentum?

EMERGING MARKETS INDEX

News Release

Global logistics professionals and emerging markets investors are bracing for more volatility. Eight-five percent expect a turbulent 2026 or say volatility is their new normal. Our survey shows nearly universal adoption of AI along with continuous supply chain reconfiguration are two of the strategies companies are using to strengthen their resilience and buffer against turmoil. They’re also cutting costs and watching spending in an effort to shield margins and power through a period of tariff increases, trade protectionism, inflation and other pressures.

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Agility Emerging Markets Index:
2014 to 2025

The Agility Emerging Markets Index uses economic and trade data, social indicators and transport development to rank 50 emerging markets countries for their potential as logistics markets. The Index’s annual survey shows the regions, countries and industries where global logistics executives see the greatest growth potential and risk in the year ahead.

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