
“The BCG report reveals a robust outlook for GCC trade, with total trade volume set to reach 2.3T USD by 2033. This growth is supported by significant expansion across multiple trade corridors, with China emerging as the largest growth market at 88B USD (5.7% CAGR), followed by Japan at 46B USD (9.4% CAGR). The analysis shows GCC’s non-hydrocarbon trade will grow by 3.5% annually, highlighting the region’s successful economic diversification efforts.” GCC trade set to grow 5.5% annually through 2033, with total trade volume reaching $2.3trln, BCG report finds [Zawya]