WTO issues 2019 editions of flagship statistical publications

The WTO issued today (29 July) the latest editions of its annual statistical publications, the “World Trade Statistical Review” and “Trade Profiles”.

World Trade Statistical Review 2019 looks into the latest trends in global trade, with an in-depth analysis of trade in goods and services and the performance of the leading players. It also looks at the participation of developing economies and least-developed countries in world trade, the latest developments in regional trade agreements, trade in value-added terms and digital trade.

Trade Profiles 2019 provides a series of key indicators on merchandise trade and trade in commercial services for 197 economies, including a breakdown of exports and imports for each economy as well as main trading partners. For each profile, the data are presented in a handy two-page format, providing a concise overview of global trade.