DHL Globalization Tracker
Despite policy shocks and turbulence, globalization has reached a new high
The DHL Globalization Tracker (formerly "DHL Global Connectedness Tracker") aims to provide the most timely and comprehensive available resource for tracking global flows of trade, capital, information, and people. The online version features interactive charts with country- and region-level analysis, helping readers spot patterns relevant to their own countries and companies. The data updates for this edition were completed in September 2026 and cover developments up to mid-2026 for goods trade, greenfield foreign direct investment (FDI), and mergers & acquisitions (M&A) activity, as well as 2025 full-year results for most other types of international flows.
The October 2026 Edition of the Tracker focuses on four key questions: (1) Is global goods trade slowing amid policy shocks and conflict-related disruptions? (2) Is globalization reversing via shifts from international to domestic activity? (3) How is geopolitical rivalry reshaping international business patterns? (4) Are international flows becoming more regional? The latest results show globalization reaching a new high and trade growth accelerating, while major shifts in business patterns remain concentrated rather than global.
Interactive Online Tracker and Downloadable PDF Versions
DHL Globalization Tracker Key Features
One minute introduction to key features of the interactive DHL Globalization Tracker, including data selections and options for downloading a brief PDF report, chart images, and chart data