Trade analysis

We monitor trends and provide evidence-based analysis to make international trade an engine for sustainable development.

Non-tariff measures (NTMs)

Data, Statistics and Trends in International Trade

Voluntary Sustainability Standards

Trade and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Capacity building for trade policy analysis

Creative Economy Programme

News

High food prices and strong US dollar are ‘double burden’ for developing countries, UNCTAD says

As food becomes more expensive to import, it becomes even harder for developing countries to keep millions of people from going hungry.

21 Dec 2022

Global trade set to hit record $32 trillion in 2022, but outlook increasingly gloomy for 2023

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

13 Dec 2022

Hemp’s versatility and sustainability offer huge opportunities for developing countries

A new UNCTAD report examines the plant’s economic, environmental and social potential

13 Dec 2022

Cover of the Handbook of Statistics 2022

UNCTAD releases key data report on global economic, trade and development trends

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.

12 Dec 2022

Featured Podcast

Are we there yet? Travel bounces back but full recovery still awaits take-off

As people start thinking about taking off for the holidays, this episode of The Weekly Tradecast looks at tourism in a post-pandemic world with UNCTAD economist Claudia Roethlisberger.

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Global Trade Update

This quarterly report provides insight on key trends in world trade. It provides up-to-date analysis on the evolution of imports and exports for different regions and economic sectors, and provides short-term forecasts.

World Tariff Profiles

Jointly produced by the WTO, UNCTAD and the International Trade Centre, this annual report provides comprehensive information on the tariffs and non-tariff measures imposed by over 170 countries and customs territories.