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

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.

 

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.

 

Documents and publications

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
Non-tariff measures at the border, a GTAP level analysis
Working Paper, No. 9
Authors: Alessandro Nicita, Ksenia Koloskova.
UNCTAD/WP/2025/1 - 26 May 2025
Key statistics and trends in trade policy 2024
Tariffs, trade agreements, non-tariff measures and trade defence measures
UNCTAD/DITC/TAB/2025/1 - 23 May 2025