Dublin, Feb. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Letter of Credit Confirmation Global Market Report 2024" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
The global letter of credit confirmation market has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $4.2 billion in 2023 to $4.4 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9%. The growth observed in the historical period can be attributed to several factors, including the complexity of international transactions, concerns related to the creditworthiness of parties involved, adherence to regulatory compliance, exposure to currency exchange risks, considerations of political and economic stability in different regions, and the expansion of global supply chains.
The letter of credit confirmation market is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.33 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be attributed to factors such as changes in the regulatory landscape, shifts in trade policies, the emergence of alternative financing solutions, initiatives to enhance supply chain resilience, and the impact of global events and economic shocks. Key trends expected in the forecast period include the ongoing digital transformation, the adoption of blockchain technology, increased utilization of alternative trade finance solutions, the incorporation of automation and artificial intelligence, collaborative efforts between banks and fintech companies, and a trend towards the customization of confirmation services.
The letter of credit confirmation market is set to experience growth, driven by the increasing volume of global trade activities. Notably, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development reported a 25% increase in global trade value, reaching $28.5 trillion in 2021. Additionally, the World Trade Organization anticipates a 3.5% increase in global merchandise trade volumes in 2022. This surge in global trade activities is contributing to the growing demand for letter of credit confirmations.
The expanding realm of e-commerce is anticipated to drive the growth of the letter of credit confirmation market. As reported by the United States Census Bureau in August 2023, e-commerce sales in the second quarter of 2023 increased by 7.5%, constituting 15.4% of all sales. This upsurge in e-commerce activities is a key driver for the letter of credit confirmation market.
Leading companies in the letter of credit confirmation market are incorporating innovative technological solutions, such as blockchain-enabled letter of credit transactions, to maintain their market positions. Blockchain technology streamlines and secures international trade transactions by providing a collaborative and secure platform. An example is Citi India's adoption of blockchain-enabled letter of credit transactions on Contour, reducing processing time from five to ten days to just three hours.
Major players in the letter of credit confirmation market are strategically focusing on investments to fortify their market positions. For example, in December 2021, Natixis Corporate and Investment Banking, a US-based capital market company, made a $100 million investment in a letter of credit facility for Eolian. This financial commitment aims to offer support for renewable energy projects, fostering financing deals with a positive climate impact. The investment facilitates collaborative initiatives between Eolian and its partners, working towards securing substantial financing to advance their ambitious growth strategy for the renewable energy platform. Eolian, based in the US, operates in the field of energy storage projects.
In July 2022, Mizuho Bank Ltd., a prominent US-based provider of various financial services, encompassing custody, investment, and corporate banking solutions, undertook the acquisition of Capstone Partners for an undisclosed sum. Through this strategic acquisition, Mizuho is set to pool resources, enhancing capital-raising and distribution capabilities. This move also opens avenues for delivering innovative fundraising and advisory services. The acquisition is poised to empower Mizuho in augmenting its portfolio in lending, acquisition financing, and capital market businesses. Capstone Partners, a leading full-service middle market investment bank in the US, is specifically focused on fundraising and advisory services.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the letter of credit confirmation market in 2023. The regions covered in the letter of credit confirmation market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the letter of credit confirmation market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
Report Scope
Markets Covered:
1) By L/C Type: Sight L/Cs; Usance L/Cs
2) By End User: Small Enterprises; Medium-Sized Enterprises; Large Enterprises
Key Companies Mentioned: Bank of America Corporation; Citigroup Inc.; DBS Bank Ltd.; JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Mizuho Bank Ltd.
Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita
Data Segmentation: Country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments
A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes:
- Bank of America Corporation
- Citigroup Inc.
- DBS Bank Ltd.
- JPMorgan Chase & Co.
- Mizuho Bank Ltd.
- MUFG Bank Ltd.
- Scotiabank
- Standard Chartered PLC
- Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
- The PNC Financial Services Group Inc.
- CapitalOne Corporation
- CoBank
- HSBC Holdings plc
- ICICI Bank Group
- State Bank of India Group
- Wells Fargo & Company
- Barclays Bank PLC
- BNP Paribas SA
- Credit Agricole SA
- Deutsche Bank AG
- Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited
- National Australia Bank Limited
- Royal Bank of Canada
- Societe Generale SA
- The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ Ltd.
- The Toronto-Dominion Bank
- Union Bank of Switzerland Aktiengesellschaft AG
- UniCredit S.p.A.
- Westpac Banking Corporation
- China Construction Bank Corporation
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