Social APP Cross-border Engine Traffic Weapon - Chapter 4: Which Countries are Included in Emerging Markets?
Last Updated: 2025-10-15
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Foreign trade emerging markets typically refer to developing countries or regions with rapid economic growth, significant market potential, and increasing openness to the outside world. The following are some major emerging market countries, categorized by region:

1. Asia
- Southeast Asia: Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines, Cambodia, Laos
- South Asia: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka
- Others: Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan (Central Asian emerging markets)
2. Africa
- North Africa: Egypt, Morocco, Algeria
- Sub-Saharan Africa: Nigeria, Kenya, Ethiopia, Ghana, Tanzania, South Africa
3. Latin America
- South America: Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, Peru
- Central America & Caribbean: Mexico, Panama, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic
4. Middle East & Eastern Europe
- Middle East: Saudi Arabia, UAE (Dubai), Turkey, Iran, Qatar
- Eastern Europe & Eurasia: Russia, Poland, Ukraine, Serbia, Romania
5. Other Potential Markets
- Newly Industrialized Countries: e.g., Mexico, Turkey, Indonesia.
- Belt and Road Initiative Countries: e.g., Hungary, Czech Republic, Saudi Arabia – markets with close cooperation with China.

Key Characteristics
- Demographic Dividend: Large young population, fast-growing consumer demand (e.g., India, Africa).
- Policy Openness: Free trade agreements, foreign investment incentives (e.g., Vietnam, Mexico).
- Industry Transfer: Taking over manufacturing from China (e.g., Vietnam, India).
- E-commerce Opportunities: Rapidly increasing e-commerce penetration in Southeast Asia and Latin America (e.g., Indonesia, Brazil).
It is recommended to conduct further analysis based on product characteristics and target markets; for example, light industrial products may suit Southeast Asia, while machinery and equipment might be suitable for the Middle East and Latin America.
