Trade & Working Capital

Global Trade Solutions

Connecting the world through trade
Trade & Working Capital

Global Trade Solutions

Connecting the world through trade

Global trade is evolving, creating new opportunities and changing how businesses source, sell and grow across markets. With more than 160 years of experience financing global trade, HSBC is your trusted strategic partner - combining insight, international reach and a broad range of trade solutions to help you manage risk, strengthen working capital and grow with confidence.

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As businesses adapt how they source, sell and compete, they increasingly need flexible working capital solutions to support growth. Our Global Trade Solutions teams combine deep trade expertise, local market knowledge and digital capabilities to help clients manage trade and working capital across markets.
Vivek RamachandranHead of Global Trade Solutions | HSBC

Our awards

World’s Best Transaction Bank

We’re proud to be named the World’s Best Transaction Bank at the Euromoney Transaction Banking Awards 2026. This recognition reflects the trust our clients place in us every day - to keep trade moving, payments flowing, businesses thriving while creating opportunities for growth around the world.

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World's Best Trade Finance Provider

Voted by clients as the World's Best Trade Finance Provider in the Euromoney Trade Finance Survey 2026 for the ninth consecutive year, and awarded the World's Best Trade Finance Bank in the Euromoney Transaction Banking Awards 2025.

World’s largest trade bank providing you access to 86% of global trade flows³
5,000+ trade specialists spanning more than 50+ markets⁴
We facilitated more than $900bn of trade annually4

We understand that running a growing business is challenging…

  • Understanding local market nuances related to global expansion
  • Improving supply chain resilience
  • Finding trustworthy new buyers and suppliers in new markets
  • Managing ESG transition
  • Optimising working capital and cashflow management

We can help you navigate these challenges and support your growth ambitions.

We’ve been partnering with companies like yours to support their trade ambitions for 160 years.

Global connectors

As a global connector, HSBC’s footprint gives you access to 86% of world trade flows³. This expansive network provides you with a powerful mixture of local, regional, and global knowledge to help you spot new growth opportunities in your sector and help you to tackle challenges that come with running a business.

Innovative problem solvers

We strive to develop and deliver innovative solutions. Today, we’re seeking new ways to help companies like yours expand offshore, building new tech partners to reduce paper from trade, or creating new platforms to facilitate e-commerce.

Strategic partners

We are believers in forging long-term strategic partnerships with our clients including buyers and sellers across the supply chain ecosystem around the world.

With HSBC, the world becomes a more connected place. A place where your business can growth faster and safer.

Being able to connect and trade with confidence is crucial when it comes to expanding internationally. We need a bank that has presence and knowledge of the markets that we’re dealing in.
CEO of a fast growth mid-market firm specialising in tech manufacturing based in Shenzhen

Our solutions

We’re here to help you unlock value in your working capital and support the resilience of your supply chain, allowing you to pursue international growth opportunties with confidence. Explore our solutions or speak to our specialists to learn more.

Documentary Credit

Grow your trading relationships confidently with a Documentary Credit, mitigating the payment risks associated with cross-border trade and improving your cash flow.

HSBC TradePay

A faster, simpler digital trade finance solution that empowers you to draw your loan and make timely payments to suppliers immediately.

HSBC TradeCash

A digital post-shipment seller financing solution against your invoice data that gives you instant access to working capital tied up in sales.

International Trade Growth Solutions

Expand your business into new markets, driving your sales and distribution networks to capitalise on new growth opportunities.

Supply Chain Finance Solutions

Strengthen partnerships with your key suppliers around the world while building liquidity into your supply chain with our Supply Chain Finance Solutions.

Sustainable Trade Finance solutions

Build a more sustainable trade business with our solutions that can for example help you decarbonise your supply chain, support renewable energy and social development initiatives.

Working Capital Optimisation Solutions

Run a more efficient business with faster access to liquidity and the ability to unlock funds to optimise your working capital.

Client stories

How we’ve taken our clients to the global stage.

Against the grind with coffee importers DRWakefield

4 March 2026
HSBC has partnered with DRWakefield from day one. Today, we continue to support the business as it navigates an evolving global coffee market.

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Our business is increasingly complex, and we need more sophisticated financing solutions. As the treasurer, it’s hard for me to focus on financials while staying ahead of risks. I need a partner to smooth the path for both growth and risk.
Group Treasurer of a UK-listed mid-tier international accounting firm

HSBC Global Trade Pulse Survey

Discover the fresh insights on how global businesses are adapting to trade uncertainty and building resilience.
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Standard Trade Terms

Please refer to our Standard Trade Terms for details of our trade policies in specific countries or jurisdictions.

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Disclaimer

T&Cs apply for the products referenced. Please speak with your HSBC representative for more information.

References

¹ Euromoney Trade Finance Survey 2026
² Euromoney Transaction Bank Awards 2026
³ GTS network analysis, ITC calculations based on UN COMTRADE and ITC statistics, 2024
⁴ HSBC internal management information

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