The ICC Global Trade Intelligence Report is the leading industry benchmark and analytical resource for trade finance, providing banks, regulators and market participants with robust data and insights on the performance and resilience of trade finance products.
Backed by over a decade of aggregated data from leading global banks and over $25.7 trillion in transactions, the ICC Global Trade Intelligence Report delivers actionable insights into risk performance, default and loss rates, and emerging market opportunities.
Trade finance intelligence you can act on
Leverage the world’s most comprehensive benchmark for trade and supply chain finance. The ICC Global Trade Intelligence Report is a strategic asset for global financial institutions to support better, more informed trade finance decisions. Users have reported*:
savings for $1–2 million in annual liquidity costs
lower risk weights to trade finance assets, unlocking 30–60% of tied-up capital
Expected credit loss reserve reduction of up to 90%
*Potential impact varies by institution, portfolio composition, regulatory treatment, and market
What to expect in the 2026 report?
Effect of US tariff changes on trade finance
Consequences of trade corridor shifts for trade finance instruments and regions
The most up-to-date default, recovery rates as well as loss given default calculations
Direct insights from the partitioners using the latest survey results
Please note: These samples do not reflect the complete data set provided in the 2026 report. Not all graphs are available with every package; data access depends on the package purchased.
The complete package (also available individually) consists of a Global Overview Report, regional data analysis and product-specific reports to provide insights tailored to different business needs.
Pulse Check on Trade Finance
Download the Trade Finance Pulse Check which offers a first look at the forthcoming ICC Global Trade Intelligence Report 2026, highlighting survey findings ahead of the publication of the full report in October 2026.
The ICC Global Trade Intelligence Report’s high standard is enabled by a strategic partnership forged between the International Chamber of Commerce, Boston Consulting Group and Global Credit Data.
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