EIB Publications Alert: Shock waves from turbulent times: How EU businesses recalibrate supply chains

From pandemics to geopolitical tensions, EU firms are navigating an era of global uncertainty. In this climate, resilient and responsive supply chains are no longer optional – they’re essential.

Our latest report looks at how European businesses are adapting their supply chains to protect against disruption. Based on a survey including some 12 000 firms in the European Union and 800 firms in the United States, the study maps evolving trade patterns, risks and business strategies across the European Union.

EU businesses are not standing idle as trade risks grow. They’re diversifying suppliers, embracing digital tools and going greener, to build more robust and sustainable supply chains for the future.

Key insights:

• 64% of EU firms importing from outside Europe have adjusted their supply chains in 2024
• 36% of extra-EU importers and 20% of intra-EU importers track their supply chains digitally
• 46% of EU firms have taken or plan to take steps to reduce carbon emissions
• 28% of EU imports come from China
• Only 6% of EU firms worry about supply issues when importing from EU countries, compared to 36% for goods from China

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