Ocean Economy Reaches $2.5 Trillion as Services Become the Largest Share of Ocean Trade By Maximilian Malawista Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

Ocean Economy Reaches $2.5 Trillion as Services Become the Largest Share of Ocean Trade By Maximilian Malawista https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/06/ocean-economy-reaches-2-5-trillion-as-services-become-the-largest-share-of-ocean-trade/ UNITED NATIONS, Jun 12 2026 (IPS) - The global ocean economy continues its expansion, with ocean-related trade reaching USD 2.5 trillion as of 2025. Ocean services now make up the majority of the ocean trade, accounting for 58.9 percent of the composition, up from 47.8 percent in 2020. Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.