Top Three Challenges in International Trade Compliance

The 2024 Descartes Benchmark Survey reveals how the landscape of international trade compliance is becoming increasingly complex, with businesses facing a multitude of challenges to their operations and growth.

What's in the white paper?

During July 2024, Sapio Research surveyed over 800 corporate decision makers in international trade compliance and/or supply chain intelligence, across 13 geographies including Argentina, Benelux, Brazil, Canada, China, Nordics, France, Germany, India, Japan, Mexico, UK and USA.

In today’s fast-moving trade environment, compliance is no longer just a box to check—it’s a business-critical strategy.

The message is clear:

• The complexity of international trade is increasing.
• Organizations face more complex international trade compliance requirements.
• Supply chain disruption has become a major concern.

Whether you're navigating global regulations, scaling operations, or building supply chain resilience—this report shows the challenges top performing companies are facing—and overcoming.

Key takeaways to explore

50% of companies point to tariffs and trade barriers as their top trade compliance challenge

65% state trade compliance has become more challenging

62% expect supply chain turbulence to become commonplace