BRIC and host of rising stars shine on amidst gloom

Global economic uncertainty and political turmoil in the Middle East are doing little to dim the attraction of emerging markets.

A new study reveals that emerging markets are showing signs of reducing their dependency on developed markets, as they compete to be the trade hubs of the future.

In spite of the economic slowdown and political upheaval, output in powerhouse economies such as Brazil, China and India remains high, and the so-called "Arab Spring" countries are now viewed as more attractive places to do business, according to the Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index 2012 compiled by Transport Intelligence.

The annual Index spotlights 41 emerging markets and ranks them by their investment potential and progress each year. Attractiveness is measured by: market size and growth, market compatibility (foreign direct investment, security, urbanisation and wealth distribution) and market connectedness (international and domestic transport infrastructure). As part of the Index, 550 senior logistics executives were surveyed, making this the biggest survey to date in the emerging markets logistics sector. For the first time, the Index offers trade lane analysis from 2005 to 2011.

While emerging markets cannot avoid the impact of economic downturns in the US and Europe, the Index points to developments that are providing a cushion. First, domestic demand in emerging markets, such as China, is growing. Second, trade volumes between key emerging markets are also growing – and offsetting declines in trade with traditional developed markets. At the same time, worries of overheating in Asia have lessened.

The developing world will be the engine of global growth in 2012, offering business opportunities few global companies can afford to ignore.

The countries that dominated the rankings continued to be those that combine size and robust growth. China ranked first; India second; and Brazil third. Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Indonesia and Russia came in fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh, respectively. Malaysia moved up three places from last year’s rankings to land at eighth, Chile was ninth, while Mexico was tenth; falling two places.

"Emerging markets are more resilient and independent than they’ve ever been," said Essa Al-Saleh, Agility’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Global Integrated Logistics. "There’s growing evidence that their dependence on the established markets is diminishing as new trade lanes grow and consumer demand in huge markets like China and India gathers strength."

"Emerging markets have never been so important to the global economy," said John Manners-Bell, Chief Executive of Transport Intelligence. "However operating in these markets requires a great deal of attention and preparation as the business environment is often highly challenging. The Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index highlights many of these challenges and points towards the markets that will deliver the greatest opportunities."

See John Manners-Bell present the findings of the Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index 2012 by following the link to Ti Live.

To download the Index click here.

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