Industries with the Biggest Increase in Profit Margin Global in 2023

1. Global Semiconductor & Electronic Parts Manufacturing

Percentage Point Increase for 2023: 13.3pp

In the Global Semiconductor and Electronic Parts Manufacturing industry, demand for downstream consumer electronics, automobiles, computers and industrial machinery has risen, as global per capita income and internet connectivity expanded over the five years to 2023. However, fluctuating product and input prices have led to volatility, particularly as memory prices plummeted before the pandemic. The industry swelled during the pandemic because of favorable pricing as shortages alongside rising demand for certain electronic goods, like laptops and tablets. Overall, industry revenue is anticipated to shrink at an expected CAGR of 1.2% to $1.3 trillion over the five years to 2023, including... Learn More

2. Global Commercial Banks

Percentage Point Increase for 2023: 9.6pp

The industry closely follows global economic performance since demand for loans is heavily influenced by business and consumer confidence as well as the level of activity that requires financing. The strong global economic performance fueled by the United States and emerging markets, such as China and South East Asia, are expected to improve from increased aggregate private investment, which has supported loan origination. Global commercial banks revenue has been growing at a CAGR of 0.8% over the past five years – including an estimated 0.1% drop in the current year – and is expected to total $2.8 trillion in 2023,... Learn More

3. Global Investment Banking & Brokerage

Percentage Point Increase for 2023: 3.6pp

The Global Investment Banking and Brokerage industry is expected to perform well over the five years to 2022, despite the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic causing economic fallout. Between 2016 and 2019, the industry experienced revenue growth as a result of global economic growth. However, geopolitical tensions did weigh down on advisory service revenue. The industry is anticipated to grow an annualized 5.6% to $396.4 billion over the five years to 2022. Revenue from the industry's debt and equity underwriting segments increased drastically over 2020 and 2021 as companies and governments needed to raise cash quickly. In addition, economic uncertainty spiked as... Learn More

4. Global Car & Automobile Manufacturing

Percentage Point Increase for 2023: 2.6pp

The Global Car and Automobile Manufacturing industry started the five years to 2022 flat out with consumers, business and government spending more than ever on passenger vehicles amid stable macroeconomic growth and historically low interest rates. Significant improvements on the technological front, particularly in regard to hybrid and electric vehicles, internal combustion engine fuel efficiency, infotainment development and autonomous driving capabilities, have also spurred demand from a more affluent private sector for new vehicles. However, the industry was very quickly forced into unfamiliar territory when the COVID-19 pandemic led to a monumental slowdown in demand for and supply of passenger... Learn More

5. Global Hotels & Resorts

Percentage Point Increase for 2023: 1.2pp

Over the five years to 2023, the Global Hotels and Resorts industry has expanded. Initially, strong growth before the pandemic occurred as consumers and businesses became more confident about their finances and spent more liberally on luxuries, including travel. This factor resulted in a substantial increase in hotel rooms and occupancy rates, two indicators of a hotel's performance. Global tourist arrivals were also steadily increasing until a drastic drop in 2020 due to the worldwide spread of COVID-19. In 2020 alone, industry revenue declined 40.1% due to the pandemic effect. The pandemic has enormously influenced all tourism-related industries, as many... Learn More

6. Global Casinos & Online Gambling

Percentage Point Increase for 2023: 0.9pp

Global casinos and online gambling businesses are still reeling from the aftereffects of the pandemic, with some rebounding swifter than others, depending on their country of operation and specialization. Sinking tourism rates, especially in 2020, left many casinos in dire straits, even if they were able to remain open in some capacity. Many have since reopened, welcoming eager tourists, but some, like those in Macau, continue experiencing operational delays related to the pandemic in 2023. As a result, though revenue began rebounding as early as 2021, revenue has been declining at a CAGR of 1.8% over the past five years,... Learn More

7. Global Oil & Gas Exploration & Production

Percentage Point Increase for 2023: 0.8pp

Operators in the Global Oil and Gas Exploration and Production industry find and extract crude oil and natural gas from oil and gas reserves across the world. Over the five years to 2022, the prices of crude oil and natural gas have fluctuated despite steady growth in production, which has caused revenue fluctuations. Slowing global demand alongside continually rising supply caused prices to plummet prior to the period and in 2020, before rapid growth in both 2021 and 2022. Overall, industry revenue is forecast to grow an annualized 12.3% to $5.0 trillion over the five years to 2022, including forecast... Learn More

8. Global Travel Agency Services

Percentage Point Increase for 2023: 0.7pp

Global travel agencies' revenue has grown despite core services dramatically changing due to consumers using online channels to research and book travel. Online booking agents now play a much more significant role alongside traditional brick-and-mortar travel agencies. International tourism thrived before COVID-19, but it severely cut into revenue in 2020, followed by a rebound in 2021 as the economy returned to normal. Global travel agencies' revenue has expanded at a CAGR of 2.5% to $474.7 billion through the end of 2023, including a 9.9% increase in 2023 alone.

Brick-and-mortar travel agencies have reinvented themselves to remain relevant and competitive as online... Learn More

9. Global Marine & Container Terminal Operation

Percentage Point Increase for 2023: 0.6pp

Ongoing trade liberalization, global economic expansion and growing Asian economies have been the main factors propelling global marine and container terminal operators. However, slower global growth tempered industry expansion, while uncertainty due to geopolitical tensions further setback industry performance. The COVID-19 pandemic's disruptions to international trade led to major volatility as shipping volumes surged following a contraction in 2020. As a result, revenue has increased at CAGR of 3.2% to $67.0 billion through the end of 2023, including a 3.0% increase in 2023 alone as trade flows remain elevated.

Steadily rising levels of global consumer spending and production activity contributed to... Learn More

10. Global Car & Automobile Sales

Percentage Point Increase for 2023: 0.4pp

Over the five years to 2022, revenue for the Global Car and Automobile Sales industry is expected to fall primarily due to the economic fallout associated with the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. Despite early-period growth, declines in automobile sales in many European nations, trade tensions between the United States and China and upward price pressure due to a global semiconductor shortage have undermined industry expansion during the period. Recoveries from the pandemic have been muted as the conflict between Russia and Ukraine has curbed GDP growth in that region, while inflationary pressure in the United States is anticipated to offset the... Learn More