Consumer goods prices could surge in 2026 as shipping costs soar and supply chains weaken, according to Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply.
CIPS warned of growing “cracks” in global trade affecting computers, electrical machinery, and transport equipment.
A late-2025 survey showed supply chain disruption concerns at a two-year high.
Shipping and logistics face the steepest rises, with 22% of firms reporting costs up more than 10%.
Price increases already hit computers, transport equipment, and electrical machinery.
CIPS said volatility now looks permanent as geopolitics and tariffs unsettle global trade.
Consumer Prices Set to Rise as Shipping Costs Climb, CIPS Warns
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