Alibaba redefines global trade with AI-powered Accio Agent

Alibaba International has unveiled Accio Agent, a breakthrough in AI for global trade that automates 70% of traditionally manual sourcing and product development tasks. By compressing weeks of fragmented workflows into minutes, the platform transforms product ideation, compliance checks, supplier vetting and RFQs into a seamless, production-ready cycle.

Built on one billion product listings and 50 million supplier profiles, Accio Agent goes beyond generic AI tools by applying procurement logic to balance quality, compliance, cost and innovation. This shift positions AI not just as an efficiency driver but as a strategic lever in reshaping international supply chains.

Global trade reached $33 trillion in 2024, while AI in e-commerce is forecast to surge to $37.7 billion by 2032. Accio Agent arrives at the intersection of these two growth curves, promising to change how businesses compete in international markets.

Read the full article to explore how Accio Agent could reshape global sourcing.