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World Trade Statistical Review 2020

On 31 August the World Trade Organization (WTO) announced the release of its “World Trade Statistical Review 2020” which looks into the latest developments in world trade, with a detailed analysis of the most recent trends for trade in goods and services.

I. Introduction

Acknowledgements

A message from Director-General Roberto Azevêdo

II. Highlights of world trade in 2019

World trade in 2019

World merchandise trade in 2019

World exports of commercial services 2019

The world’s leading traders

Least-developed countries

Data in Excel format

III. World trade and GDP, 2019-20

World trade and GDP

Merchandise trade volume

Primary commodity prices

Exchange rates

Value of world trade

COVID-19 and trade

Outlook for 2020

Data in Excel format

IV. Shifting patterns in trade

Merchandise trade

Trade in services

Global supply chains for chemicals and pharmaceutical goods

Statistical reporting

Data in Excel format

V. Composition, definitions & methodology

Composition of geographical and economic groupings

Definitions and methodology

Specific notes for selected economies

Statistical sources

Abbreviations and symbols

VI. Statistical tables

Data in Excel format

The Report is accessible at:

https://www.wto.org/english/res_e/statis_e/wts2020_e/wts20_toc_e.htm

Story by: Riaan de Lange

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