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Sub-Saharan African nations represent around one-third of the total, followed by Latin America and the Middle East (the latter two together accounting for over 40% of the overall). Including, there has been an (from 90.3 in 2000-04 to 92.6 and 92.3 in the 5 years pre- and post-pandemic ).
and ranked higher than others; UAE is up more than 45 places in 2024 compared to 2000 while Qatar climbed 24; both Saudi Arabia and Oman increased 17 ranks during the duration. The trapped or worse off nations are some parts of Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa where structural transformation has actually stalled.
GCC Market Entry: Capitalizing on 2026 Growth Sector Trendsshows a considerable boost in typical EDI ratings from 86.8 in 2000-04 to 92.6 in 2020-24, (up more than 10 points in the preliminary period versus 2020-24). with UAE exceeding in the trade sub-index (supported by recent bilateral trade contracts & non-oil exports push). vs its pre-pandemic reading (partly provided the rise in medium & modern manufacturing information).
Its diversity metrics have stagnated, showing the least enhancement between the initial (2000-04) and final (2020-24) reference periods., in spite of the headwinds of OPEC+ production cuts. A robust non-hydrocarbon growth was supported by the GCC's robust domestic need (supported by a strong project pipeline and execution) and strong services sector efficiency.
Kuwait and Saudi Arabia clocked in an increase in non-hydrocarbon revenue, "mainly reflecting non-hydrocarbon tax base growths and profits collection performance enhancements", according to the IMF. In the existing geopolitical environment defined by magnifying, it is in the very best interests of product dependent nations to diversify its export base, exports and trade partners.
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