Language skills are a critical aspect of international business. As a result, as businesses expand into global markets, they require a dependable business partner, which is frequently found in translators and translation agencies.

The trend in demand for translation services can be detected quickly by translation agencies. Based on this, we also have clear information on which languages are most frequently translated and what the trends in the field of translation in the business world are.

French

Many translation agencies have seen an increase in demand for French translation services. The French market has historically had a very strong link with the British economy, which is still reflected in the increased demand for translation services for this language pair, i.e., translation from English into French and vice versa. This is true for both British companies looking to enter French markets and French companies looking to enter the UK market and require professional translations.

German

Germany is now one of Europe’s largest trading partners, surpassing even France in terms of imports and exports. Demand for German translations has thus increased significantly in many industries and sectors, particularly in the technical and medical fields. Furthermore, German is one of the main languages in Switzerland, which is a strong business partner of the United Kingdom.

Spanish

Spain has long been an important business partner of the United Kingdom. Although business between the two countries has slowed slightly in recent years, it remains extremely strong. However, Spanish is not only unique to Spain; its dialects and variants are also spoken in many other countries, particularly in South America, where translation is in high demand.

Mandarin

China, as one of the world’s fastest growing economies, is an important target market for many British companies, with many consumers and potential customers. Because Mandarin is the first language of over a billion people, it is in high demand in the business and industrial worlds. Recently, there has been a significant increase in interest in many business sectors, which is expected to continue.

Arabic

Arabic is the first language in many developing foreign markets in Africa and the Middle East, making it an important business language. Although it has been overlooked in the past, the British economy is increasingly focused on exports and imports, as well as trade with Arabic-speaking consumers and partners, demonstrating the importance of translation services in this market.

New language trends in the field of translation

There is also an increased demand for translation of previously uncommon language combinations. Central Europe is the Old Continent’s fastest growing region, making it appealing for business in a variety of ways. Countries with GDP growth rates close to 4%, such as Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic, are a good indicator of how strong these economic markets are. It is also essential that these markets are not as saturated as, for example, the United Kingdom, France, or Germany, so there is still plenty of room for growth. As a result, demand for Polish, Hungarian, Slovak, and Czech translations is increasing, and we anticipate that this trend will continue.

Given the state of the global economy, we anticipate that demand for translation services will adjust accordingly. However, because quality translation services are essential for business success, it is critical for companies to have a quality translation partner they can rely on on a daily basis for regular translations as well as large multilingual projects as they expand into new markets.

If you are looking for a quality translation partner who can adapt to your specific business needs, please contact us and we will discuss the possibilities of working together.