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Statistics is an inherent part of UNCTAD. Being the United Nations' focal point for the integrated treatment of trade and development and the interrelated issues in the areas of finance, technology, investment and sustainable development, UNCTAD compiles, validates and processes a wide range of data collected from national and international sources. Most of the time series cover long periods, with some dating back to 1948, for almost all economies of the world.
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Statistics at a glance

Developing economies excel in the exportation of textile fibres, yarn, fabrics and clothing

The preliminary data show that developing economies continue to gain global exports shares of textile fibres, yarn, fabrics and clothing (SITC¹ codes 26, 65, 84). In 2012 we witness a significant increase of the share of developing economies in the world exports of those goods, standing at 68%, compared to 53% in 1995.

Share of country groups in textile fibres, yarn, fabrics and clothing exports by income level, 1995-2012

Source: UNCTADstat

Another interesting observation is an income level among developing economies: the high-income group has lost the global share from 27% in 1995 to 14% in 2012, whereas the middle-income group and low-income group have grew from 18% and 8% in 1995 to 40% and 14% in 2012 respectively. Furthermore, the developed and transition economies reached the global share of 32% in 2012, an all-time-low.

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Merchandise trade matrix

Published: 1 June 2013

¹Standard International Trade Classification

News

10 July 2012World merchandise exports volume growth slowed down to 0.9% in the fourth quarter of 2011

In the fourth quarter of 2011, world merchandise exports and imports volume growth (over previous quarter) went up by 0.9% and 1.3% respectively. Both numbers are less than average growth rate in the same quarter of the past 5 years (2006-2010) with 2.8% and 2.2% respectively. This indicates a global slowdown in the trade activities.

08 May 2012Global governance reform needs to catch up with globalization

“Development and Globalization” study says less-wealthy nations may benefit from international commerce, but they also get hit by the downturns.

12 April 2012Services exports grew by 11% globally in 2011, but almost stagnated in Africa

According to preliminary estimates by UNCTAD and WTO, in 2011, world services exports rose by 11%, compared to 10% increase from the year before.

20 March 2012World exports of commercial services slowed sharply in the fourth quarter of 2011

According to preliminary estimates by the WTO and UNCTAD, in the fourth quarter of 2011, world exports of commercial services rose by 3% year-on-year (balance-of-payments basis, current price, not seasonally adjusted). This is significantly lower than the 12% year-on-year increase recorded in the third quarter.

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