Deficiency of everything. How to capitalize on chaos in world trade

The lockdowns have skewed the balance of supply and demand around the world, leading to disruptions in supply chains and soaring inflation. The usual pattern in world trade has been disrupted. We understand

The consequences of lockdowns during the pandemic turned into chaos for world trade: supply chains and the balance of supply and demand were disrupted. Logistical disruptions, when cargoes of goods were not delivered on time due to the closure of enterprises and ports, were superimposed on increased consumer demand. Forced to stay in their apartments, people rushed to buy home appliances, furniture, building materials and gardening tools.

Buyer activity picked up in 2021 thanks to vaccinations and economic recovery. According to Deloitte, in 2021, personal consumption spending will show an increase of 8.1%, and the services segment, which has dipped heavily over the past couple of years, will become the leader in spending. In 2023, consumer spending growth will slow to 3%. And further this indicator will decrease until 2026, the company's analysts believe.

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