Trade analysis
We monitor trends and provide evidence-based analysis to make international trade an engine for sustainable development.
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El futuro del comercio: encontrar equilibrio en un mundo fragmentado
En este episodio de The Weekly Tradecast, Luz María de la Mora, directora de la División de Comercio de la UNCTAD, analiza las complejas realidades detrás de los debates comerciales actuales.
Global Trade Update

This monthly publication provides insight on key trends in world trade. It presents up-to-date analysis on the evolution of imports and exports for different regions and economic sectors and examines current and emerging trade policy issues and their impact on economic development in a fast-changing global trade context.
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Global Trade Update (July 2025): Global trade endures policy changes and geoeconomic risks
UNCTAD/DITC/INF/2025/5 - 08 jul. 2025
Key statistics and trends in international trade 2024
Trade growth amid volatility and ongoing uncertainties
UNCTAD/DITC/TAB/2025/2 - 05 jun. 2025
Global Trade Update (June 2025): Sustainable ocean economy
A key and fast-growing sector at risk
UNCTAD/DITC/INF/2025/4 - 04 jun. 2025
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