Santander Survey Shows 59% of Non-Exporting Businesses Consider International Expansion

• Santander's Global Trade Barometer, published Nov. 12, 2026, found 59% of businesses expect revenue growth over the next 12 months.
• Three-year growth prospects remain positive for 78% of businesses, despite economic and geopolitical uncertainty.
• Among internationally active businesses, 69% expect revenue growth over the next 12 months, compared with 53% of domestic-only firms.
• International expansion within three years is under consideration by 59% of non-exporters, rising to 74% in Latin America.
• Trade has become more important to growth plans for 55% of businesses; just 4% report declining importance.

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