WTO Publications

05/06/2024

Technical Barriers to Trade Agreement: 10 key results from 2023. The latest edition of this brochure draws together 10 key results from the TBT Committee's annual review of members' implementation of the Agreement. https://www.wto.org/english/res_e/publications_e/tbt10keys2023_e.htm

28/05/2024

Book launch on "Illicit Trade In Food and Food Fraud" with DG
, DDG and other experts. Explore how we can address illegal practices in global food trade and the role the WTO could play. More information at: https://www.wto.org/english/res_e/publications_e/itfff_e.htm

10/04/2024

Global Trade Outlooks and Statistics, April 2024 - just launched! Find out more here

Global goods trade is expected to pick up gradually this year following a contraction in 2023 that was driven by the lingering effects of high energy prices and inflation, WTO economists said in a new forecast on 10 April. The volume of world merchandise trade should increase by 2.6% in 2024 and 3.3...

15/02/2024

New edition of “WTO Ministerial Conferences: Key Outcomes” publication now available Get it here:

A new edition of the “WTO Ministerial Conferences: Key Outcomes” publication is now available. This updated version contains all the key outcomes from WTO Ministerial Conferences since the organization was established in 1995, including for the first time the outcomes of the 12th Ministerial Con...

14/12/2023

Just out! The IFC-WTO report on trade finance in the Mekong region. Find out more here:

An expansion in trade finance, such as loans and guarantees, in the Mekong region could lead to greater integration of Cambodia, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic and Viet Nam into world trade. It could also lead to more inclusiveness, with increased participation in global supply chains by smal...

11/12/2023

Just out! IRENA-WTO joint report on the role of trade in developing green hydrogen markets. International Trade and Green Hydrogen: Supporting the global transition to a low-carbon economy. Find out more at:

Hydrogen produced exclusively from renewable energy — known as green hydrogen — is rapidly gaining importance in supporting the transition to a low-carbon economy. Jointly produced by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the WTO, this publication explores how trade policies can su...

07/12/2023

, , , and WTO launched Digital Trade for Development, which explores the opportunities and challenges for developing economies arising from digital trade. The report is here: http://wto.org/dtd2023

04/12/2023

WTO issues Trade Policy Tools for Climate Action Find out more at:

The WTO Secretariat on 2 December launched a 10-point set of “Trade Policy Tools for Climate Action” at the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai to present governments with a toolkit to draw from in their efforts to meet global climate targets. The new publication explo...

06/11/2023

Trade Profiles 2023 now out!! Find it here: https://www.wto.org/english/news_e/news23_e/publ_31oct23_e.htm

The WTO issued today (31 October) the 2023 edition of Trade Profiles, an annual publication providing key data on merchandise trade and trade in commercial services for 197 economies. Each two-page profile provides a breakdown of the economy’s major exports and imports and its main trading partner...

06/10/2023

WTO lowers 2023 trade growth forecast amid global manufacturing slowdown. Global Trade Outlook and Statistics: October 2023 Update just out. More info here:

Projections for growth in global merchandise trade in 2023 have been scaled back by WTO economists amid a continued slump that began in the fourth quarter of 2022, according to the latest WTO trade forecast released on 5 October. The volume of world merchandise trade is now expected to grow by 0.8%....

18/09/2023

JUST OUT! International Export Regulations and Controls. See more here:
https://www.wto.org/english/news_e/news23_e/pf23_15sep23_e.htm

14/09/2023

JUST OUT! Making Trade Work for Women: Key Learnings from the World Trade Congress on Gender For more, click here: https://www.wto.org/english/res_e/publications_e/makingtradeworkforwomen22_e.htm

12/09/2023

World Trade Report 2023 makes case for "re-globalization" amid early signs of fragmentation -globalization See more at: https://www.wto.org/english/news_e/news23_e/wtr_12sep23_e.htm

08/08/2023

The World Trade Statistical Review 2023 is now out! It looks into the latest developments in world trade, featuring key data on global trade in merchandise and commercial services. For more info: https://www.wto.org/english/res_e/publications_e/wtsr_2023_e.htm

08/08/2023

The Handbook on Measuring Digital Trade is now out! It provides a framework and practical guidance on how to measure digital trade. For more info: https://www.wto.org/english/res_e/publications_e/digital_trade_2023_e.htm

21/07/2023

The Annual Report 2023 is now online! The Report looks back at key events over the past year. For more info: https://www.wto.org/english/news_e/news23_e/anrp_20jul23_e.htm?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

20/07/2023

The Dispute Settlement One Page Case Summaries 2023 is now online! It includes summaries of the panel reports circulated to WTO members. To read the summaries:https://www.wto.org/english/res_e/booksp_e/dispu_settl_1995_2022_e.pdf

04/07/2023

New report looks into boosting developing countries’ participation in services trade

The growth of developing economies’ services exports has exceeded the world average over the past two decades but more needs to be done to fully realize the contribution of services trade to development. This is one of the key messages of a new WTO-World Bank co-publication launched by the WTO Dir...

03/07/2023

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07/11/2022

The World Trade Report 2022 is now online! This year, the report focuses on and .
https://www.wto.org/english/news_e/news22_e/publ_07nov22_e.htm

07/11/2022

The World Trade Report 2022 is now online! This year, the report focuses on and .

Global trade - The World Trade Organization (WTO) deals with the global rules of trade between nations. Its main function is to ensure that trade flows as smoothly, predictably and freely as possible.

07/11/2022

The World Trade Report 2022 is now online! This year, the report focuses on and .

The 2022 edition of the WTO’s World Trade Report presents new analysis and recommendations on how international trade and greater cooperation can amplify global efforts to address climate change and put the planet on a sustainable trajectory. The WTO’s flagship publication, released on 7 Novembe...

26/10/2022

issues new edition of Trade Profiles

The WTO issued today (26 October) the latest edition of Trade Profiles, an annual publication providing key data on merchandise trade and trade in commercial services for 197 economies. Each profile displays a sectoral breakdown of the economy’s exports and imports, its main trading partners and i...

26/10/2022

📚 The new edition of "Trade Profiles" is now available, with key data on trade in goods and commercial services for 197 economies. Download here: https://bit.ly/3Fk4htt

26/10/2022

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Global trade - The World Trade Organization (WTO) deals with the global rules of trade between nations. Its main function is to ensure that trade flows as smoothly, predictably and freely as possible.

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