State of SEZs — Annual Global Report

SEZ Explorer's annual State of SEZs report surveys the global special economic zone landscape — tracking zone counts, investment flows, policy changes, and regional performance benchmarks across 100 countries.

What the Report Covers

Each annual edition examines global SEZ growth and contraction, by-country zone counts and types, sectoral distribution trends, incentive competitiveness, notable zone launches and closures, and the macro policy environment shaping the year ahead.

Methodology

The report draws on available SEZ Explorer catalogue records and named external research sources. Field coverage, currency, and source status vary; inspect the cited evidence before relying on a material claim.

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