New Delhi, March 24 -- India is set to become a major driver of global trade growth over the next five years, ranking third in terms of absolute trade expansion, according to the DHL Trade Atlas 2025 report.

The country is expected to account for 6 per cent of the additional global trade during this period, trailing only China (12 per cent) and the United States (10 per cent).

The report highlighted India's growing role in international trade, alongside other emerging economies such as Viet Nam, Indonesia, and the Philippines. These countries are forecast to be among the top 30 nations in terms of both trade speed and scale.

It said, "During the next five years, India, Viet Nam, Indonesia, and the Philippines are forecast to rank among...