International Trade Data

The new live version of the Handbook of Statistics provides timely, reliable data on global trade and development trends to help policymakers navigate an uncertain economic landscape.

Discover key analytics in trade and development, drawn from the UNCTADstat Data Centre. These insights offer a clear look at the numbers behind critical issues shaping the global future.

The growth was fueled by positive trade dynamics for the United States and developing countries, and in sectors related to green energy and artificial intelligence.

The overall outlook for trade in 2024 is positive, with increasing demand for environmental goods, especially electric cars, set to play a crucial role in driving growth.

The annual handbook provides key data and indicators on how the economy has evolved across regions, countries and sectors.

Global trade is projected to end the year 5% down compared to 2022’s record level, shrinking by about $1.5 trillion to below $31 trillion, according to UNCTAD’s latest Global Trade Update.

Following two consecutive quarters of decline, global trade in goods and services rebounded between January and March 2023. But prospects for the rest of the year are bleak.

Geopolitical tensions, high energy prices, rising interest rates and persistent inflation are expected to constrain global trade next year.

The annual Handbook of Statistics provides timely and reliable data on a wide range of economic and trade indicators so policymakers can take evidence-based decisions.

UNCTAD reflects on the past two years of the pandemic to derive valuable lessons for the future.