UNCTAD: Companiile mici și mijlocii sunt cele mai afectate de perturbările din zona Strâmtorii Ormuz - Economica.net

The UNCTAD warns that disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz could marginalize SMEs in global supply chains, increasing economic concentration and weakening international trade resilience. Rising energy costs, transport fees, and financial constraints from the US-Iran conflict disproportionately burden SMEs compared to larger corporations, which can diversify their resources. SMEs account for about 90% of global businesses and 50% of global GDP, making them vulnerable to these disruptions. The ongoing Middle East conflict has already led to increased oil prices and could force SMEs to cut production or exit supply chains, risking long-term exclusion from global markets.