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Perspectivas del comercio mundial y estadísticas
Oct 2023
Book
Las “Perspectivas del comercio mundial y estadísticas” analiza la evolución reciente del comercio mundial hasta el segundo trimestre de 2023 y presenta las previsiones actualizadas de la Organización para el volumen del comercio de mercancías en 2023 y 2024. También se muestra la evolución del comercio de mercancías y servicios comerciales en términos de valor, con desgloses por sectores y regiones. La publicación del informe coincide con la de las Read More
Trade Policy Review: Mexico 2022
Jun 2023
Book
“Trade Policy Reviews” analyse the trade policies and practices of each member of the WTO. The reviews consist of three parts: an independent report by the WTO Secretariat, a report by the government, and the concluding remarks by the Chair of the WTO’s Trade Policy Review Body. The opening section - “key trade facts” - provides a visual overview of the WTO member's major exports/imports, main export destinations, origins for its imports and other k Read More
Examen de las políticas comerciales: México 2022
Jun 2023
Book
En los “Exámenes de las Políticas Comerciales” se analizan las políticas y prácticas comerciales de cada Miembro de la OMC. Los exámenes constan de tres partes: un informe independiente elaborado por la Secretaría de la OMC, un informe elaborado por el Gobierno, y las observaciones a modo de conclusión formuladas por el Presidente del Órgano de Examen de las Políticas Comerciales de la OMC. En la sección inicial -“principales datos sobre el come Read More
Annual Report 2023
Jun 2023
Book
The WTO Annual Report 2023 provides a comprehensive account of the WTO’s activities in 2022 and the early part of 2023. At the start of the report, Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala reflects on the current challenges facing world trade and the role of the WTO in helping the world address these challenges.
WTO Dispute Settlement: One-Page Case Summaries 1995–2022
2023 edition
Jul 2023
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This publication provides handy one-page summaries of the key findings of every dispute panel report issued up to the end of 2022 and the relevant Appellate Body reports issued over this period. Each one-page summary comprises the core facts, the key findings contained in the reports and any other matters of particular significance. Two indexes list the disputes by WTO agreement and by WTO member responding to the complaint.
Trade Policy Review: Brazil 2022
Jun 2023
Book
“Trade Policy Reviews” analyse the trade policies and practices of each member of the WTO. The reviews consist of three parts: an independent report by the WTO Secretariat, a report by the government, and the concluding remarks by the Chair of the WTO’s Trade Policy Review Body. The opening section - “key trade facts” - provides a visual overview of the WTO member’s major exports/imports, main export destinations, origins for its imports and other k Read More
El comercio de servicios para el desarrollo
Promover el crecimiento sostenible y la diversificación económica
Jan 2024
Book
El sector de los servicios ha sido la principal fuente de crecimiento económico en los últimos decenios. La logística, las finanzas y las tecnologías de la información son esenciales para el funcionamiento de las economías modernas; por otro lado, los servicios prestados a las empresas, la atención sanitaria y el esparcimiento son algunos de los sectores que más rápido han crecido a nivel mundial. Esta publicación conjunta de la OMC y el Banco Mundial Read More
Le commerce des services pour le développement
Favoriser la croissance durable et la diversification économique
Jan 2024
Book
Au cours des dernières décennies, le secteur des services a été la principale source de croissance économique. Si la logistique, la finance et les technologies de l'information jouent un rôle essentiel dans le fonctionnement des économies modernes, les services fournis aux entreprises, les soins de santé et les loisirs figurent parmi les secteurs dont la croissance est la plus forte au monde. Cette publication – publiée conjointement par la Banque mondiale et l'O Read More
Trade Policy Review: Djibouti 2022
Jan 2024
Book
“Trade Policy Reviews" analyse the trade policies and practices of each member of the WTO. The reviews consist of three parts: an independent report by the WTO Secretariat, a report by the government, and the concluding remarks by the Chair of the WTO’s Trade Policy Review Body. The opening section - "key trade facts" - provides a visual overview of the WTO member’s major exports/imports, main export destinations, origins for its imports and other k Read More
Examens des politiques commerciales: Djibouti 2022
Jan 2024
Book
"Les examens des politiques commerciales" analysent les politiques et pratiques commerciales de chaque Membre de l’OMC. Les examens comprennent trois grandes parties: un rapport indépendant établi par le Secrétariat de l’OMC, un rapport établi par le gouvernement et les remarques finales formulées par le Président de l’Organe d’examen des politiques commerciales de l’OMC. La première section- "Principales données sur le commerce" - donn Read More
World Trade Report 2023
Jan 2024
Book
The establishment of the multilateral trading system over seven decades ago was based on the understanding that interdependence and cooperation contribute to peace and shared prosperity. More recently, however, new challenges, such as geopolitical tensions, rising inequalities and climate change, have led to fears that globalization exposes countries to excessive risks. Such fears have increased pressures to unwind trading relationships and t Read More
An Integrated Health, Trade and IP Approach to Respond to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Jul 2023
Book
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic constitutes an extraordinary global public health crisis. It has created a pressing need for intensified global cooperation. The pandemic has from its outset raised issues at the crossroads of public health policy, trade policy and the framework for and management of innovation, including those relating to intellectual property rights. The second edition of the joint WHO, WIPO and WTO publication Read More
Trade Policy Review: United States of America 2022
Jan 2024
Book
“Trade Policy Reviews" analyse the trade policies and practices of each member of the WTO. The reviews consist of three parts: an independent report by the WTO Secretariat, a report by the government, and the concluding remarks by the Chair of the WTO’s Trade Policy Review Body. The opening section - "key trade facts" - provides a visual overview of the WTO member’s major exports/imports, main export destinations, origins for its imports and other k Read More
World Tariff Profiles 2023
Jul 2023
Book
World Tariff Profiles 2023 provides comprehensive information on the tariffs and non-tariff measures imposed by over 170 countries and customs territories. The publication starts with a breakdown of the tariffs imposed by these economies. Tariff data are presented in comparative tables and in one-page profiles for each economy. A summary table on selected indicators on the imports and exports profile for these economies is also presented. Statistics on Read More
Global Value Chain Development Report 2023
Resilient and Sustainable Global Value Chains in Turbulent Times
Nov 2023
Book
The Global Value Chain Development Report 2023, the fourth in this biennial series, is released at a critical juncture in the evolution of Global Value Chains (GVCs). In response to the diverse shocks of recent years, this report explores approaches to build resilient and sustainable GVCs. It provides an overview of the most recent trends in GVCs, assesses the effects of the trade tensions and the COVID-19 pandemic on GVCs, and illustrates particular changes Read More
WTO in Brief
2023
Nov 2023
Book
In brief, the World Trade Organization (WTO) is the only international organization dealing with the global rules of trade. Its main function is to ensure that trade flows as smoothly, predictably and freely as possible.
Trade Policy Tools for Climate Action
Dec 2023
Book
Trade Policy Tools for Climate Action, a publication by the WTO Secretariat, looks into the trade policies that governments could consider as part of their strategies for climate change mitigation and adaptation. The publication covers ten policy areas where governments have introduced measures to support the transition to a low-carbon economy, improve the flow of climate-friendly goods and services, decarbonize supply chains, and build resilience t Read More
Digital Trade for Development
Dec 2023
Book
This report explores the opportunities and challenges for developing economies arising from digital trade and discusses the role of international cooperation in tackling these opportunities and challenges. The report considers policy actions in the areas of digital infrastructure, skills, international support for capacity development, and the regulatory and policy environment. Specific policy issues include the WTO e-commerce moratorium, regulation of Read More
International Trade and Green Hydrogen
Supporting the global transition to a low-carbon economy
Jul 2023
Book
Hydrogen produced exclusively from renewable power – known as green hydrogen – is widely recognised as a key pillar in replacing fossil fuels and decarbonizing sectors that cannot easily be electrified, such as some industrial processes, shipping and aviation. This publication – jointly produced by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the World Trade Organization (WTO) – explores how trade policies can support the developm Read More
Trade finance in the Mekong region
A study of Cambodia, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic and Viet Nam
Dec 2023
Book
Cambodia, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic and Viet Nam – the so-called Mekong-3 - have experienced rapid trade growth over the last ten years. However, growth could be boosted even further by improving access to trade finance, such as loans and guarantees, for locally owned businesses seeking to trade globally. This publication presents the results of two surveys undertaken by the IFC to determine the level of trade finance available to busin Read More
Trade Policy Review: Seychelles 2022
Jun 2023
Book
“Trade Policy Reviews" analyse the trade policies and practices of each member of the WTO. The reviews consist of three parts: an independent report by the WTO Secretariat, a report by the government, and the concluding remarks by the Chair of the WTO’s Trade Policy Review Body. The opening section - "key trade facts" - provides a visual overview of the WTO member's major exports/imports, main export destinations, origins for its imports and other k Read More
Rapport annuel 2023
Jun 2023
Book
Le Rapport Annuel 2023 couvre les activités menées par l’OMC en 2022 et au début de 2023. Le rapport débute par un message de la Directrice générale Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala dans lequel elle livre ses réflexions sur les enjeux actuels du commerce mondial et le rôle joué par l’OMC pour aider le monde à y faire face.
Informe anual 2023
Jun 2023
Book
El Informe anual 2023 informe abarca las actividades realizadas por la OMC en 2022 y principios de 2023. Al principio del informe, la Directora General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala reflexiona sobre los retos actuales a los que se enfrenta el comercio mundial (a junio de 2023) y la función de la OMC para ayudar al mundo a afrontarlos.
Conferencias ministeriales de la OMC
Jan 2024
Book
Conferencias Ministeriales de la OMC: resultados fundamentales segunda edición contiene todos los resultados fundamentales de las Conferencias Ministeriales de la Organización Mundial del Comercio (OMC) desde el establecimiento de la Organización en 1995. Esos resultados fundamentales, que abarcan 12 Conferencias Ministeriales celebradas entre 1996 y 2022, incluyen Decisiones y Declaraciones Ministeriales, así como declaraciones d Read More
Trade Profiles 2023
Oct 2023
Book
Trade Profiles 2023 provides a series of key indicators on trade in goods and services for 197 economies. For merchandise trade, major exports and imports are listed for both agricultural and non-agricultural products as well as major origins and destinations for total merchandise trade. For trade in services, a detailed breakdown is provided for transport, travel and other commercial services. Statistics on intellectual property are also provided. The infor Read More
Perfiles comerciales 2023
Oct 2023
Book
La publicación Perfiles comerciales 2023 presenta una serie de indicadores clave sobre el comercio de mercancías y de servicios de 197 economías. En el caso del comercio de mercancías, se indican las principales exportaciones e importaciones de productos agropecuarios y productos no agrícolas, así como los principales orígenes y destinos de esos productos. En el caso del comercio de servicios se hace un desglose detallado por servicios de transpor Read More
Profils commerciaux 2023
Oct 2023
Book
Les Profils commerciaux 2023 fournissent une série d’indicateurs clés sur le commerce des marchandises et des services de 197 économies. Concernant le commerce des marchandises, les principales exportations et importations de produits agricoles et non agricoles sont répertoriées avec les principales origines et destinations de ces produits. Concernant le commerce des services, une ventilation détaillée est donnée pour les services de transport, Read More
WTO Ministerial Conferences
Key Outcomes - Second Edition
Jan 2024
Book
WTO Ministerial Conferences: Key Outcomes contains all the key outcomes from WTO Ministerial Conferences since the organization was established in 1995. Covering twelve Ministerial Conferences held between 1996 and 2022, the key outcomes include Ministerial Decisions and Declarations as well as Chairpersons’ statements. This publication also reproduces relevant Ministerial outcomes of the Uruguay Round adopted in connection with the es Read More
Conférences ministérielles de l’OMC
Jan 2024
Book
Conférences ministérielles de l’OMC : principaux résultats Deuxième édition contient tous les principaux résultats des Conférences ministérielles de l’Organisation mondiale du commerce (OMC) depuis la création de celle-ci, en 1995. Couvrant douze Conférences ministérielles tenues entre 1996 et 2022, les principaux résultats incluent les décisions et déclarations ministérielles, ainsi que les déclarations des Président(e)s. La présente publication re Read More
Perfiles Arancelarios en el Mundo 2023
Feb 2024
Book
La publicación “Perfiles arancelarios en el mundo 2023” ofrece información exhaustiva sobre los aranceles impuestos por más de 170 países y territorios aduaneros. La publicación comienza con un desglose de los aranceles impuestos por esas economías. Los datos se presentan en cuadros sinópticos y en perfiles individuales de una página para cada economía. Se proporciona también una tabla recapitulativa sobreeterminados indicadores relativos Read More
Informe sobre el Comercio Mundial 2023
Feb 2024
Book
El establecimiento del sistema multilateral de comercio hace más de siete decenios se basó en el entendimiento de que la interdependencia y la cooperación contribuyen a la paz y a la prosperidad compartida. Sin embargo, más recientemente, los nuevos desafíos, como las tensiones geopolíticas, el aumento de las desigualdades y el cambio climático, han suscitado temores de que la globalización expone a los países a riesgos excesivos. Estos temores han Read More
Rapport sur le commerce mondial 2023
Feb 2024
Book
L'établissement du système commercial multilatéral, il y a plus de 70 ans, reposait sur l'idée que l'interdépendance et la coopération contribuaient à la paix et à la prospérité de tous. Plus récemment, toutefois, de nouveaux défis sont apparus, comme les tensions géopolitiques, l'augmentation des inégalités et les changements climatiques, et ont suscité la crainte que la mondialisation n'expose les pays à des risques excessifs. Ces craintes ont intensifié les p Read More
Le règlement des différends dans le cadre de l’OMC : un différend, une page (1995-2022)
Jan 2024
Book
La présente publication contient des résumés pratiques, d’une page, des principales constatations de chaque rapport de groupe spécial publié jusqu’à la fin de 2022 et des rapports pertinents de l’Organe d’appel publiés pendant cette période. Chaque résumé d’une page comprend les faits principaux, les constatations clés contenues dans les rapports et d’autres points d’une importance particulière. Deux index énumèrent les différends par Accord Read More
Profils tarifaires dans le monde 2023
Oct 2023
Book
La publication intitulée « Profils tarifaires dans le monde 2023 » donne des renseignements complets sur les droits imposés par plus de 170 pays et territoires douaniers. La publication commence par une ventilation des droits de douane appliqués par ces économies. Les données sont présentées dans des tableaux récapitulatifs et sous forme de profils individuels d’une page pour chaque économie. Un tableau récapitulatif concernant certains indicateurs relat Read More
Examen estadístico del comercio mundial 2023
Feb 2024
Book
El Examen estadístico del comercio mundial pasa revista a las tendencias más recientes del comercio mundial y analiza en profundidad qué se comercia y quiénes son los actores clave. Los capítulos analíticos se complementan con más de 65 cuadros en que se desglosan de forma detallada las mercancías y los servicios objeto de comercio y los principales exportadores e importadores.
World Trade Statistical Review 2023
Jul 2023
Book
“World Trade Statistical Review” looks into the latest trends in global trade, with in-depth analysis of what is being traded and who the key players are. Analytical chapters are complemented by over 65 tables providing a detailed breakdown of the goods and services being traded and the leading exporters/importers.
Solución de diferencias en la OMC: Resúmenes de una página por caso (1995-2022)
Edición de 2023
Jan 2024
Book
Esta publicación contiene resúmenes útiles de una página de las principales constataciones contenidas en cada uno de los informes de los Grupos Especiales publicados hasta finales de 2022, así como en los informes correspondientes del Órgano de Apelación publicados en ese período. Cada resumen de una página se compone de los hechos fundamentales, las constataciones principales que figuran en los informes y otras cuestiones especialmente im Read More
International export regulations and controls
Navigating the global framework beyond WTO rules
Jan 2024
Book
Measures such as prohibitions, export licences and restrictions assist in risk management and the regulation of trade in controlled and sensitive goods. They are established pursuant to international agreements and conventions on protecting people and the environment, on controlling drugs and harmful substances, and on contributing to international peace and weapons controls. This publication explores how particular international agreements a Read More
Examen statistique du commerce mondial 2023
Feb 2024
Book
" L'Examen statistique du commerce mondial" étudie les évolutions récentes du commerce mondial et fournit une analyse détaillée de la nature des échanges et des principaux acteurs. Les chapitres analytiques sont complétés par plus de 65 tableaux qui détaillent les marchandises et services échangés et les principaux exportateurs et importateurs.
Global Trade Outlook and Statistics
April 2024
Apr 2024
Book
The WTO’s “Global Trade Outlook and Statistics” analyses recent global trade developments up to the fourth quarter of 2023 and presents the organization’s forecasts for world trade in 2024 and 2025. Breakdowns of merchandise and commercial services trade by sector and region are provided, together with details on leading traders. The report is timed to coincide with the release of the WTO’s latest quarterly and annual trade statistics, which can be d Read More
Perspectives du commerce mondial et statistiques
Apr 2023
Book
Les « Perspectives du commerce mondial et statistiques » de l’OMC analyse l’évolution récente du commerce mondial jusqu’au quatrième trimestre de 2023 et présente les prévisions de l’OMC concernant le commerce mondial pour 2024 et 2025. Il contient des ventilations du commerce des marchandises et du commerce des services commerciaux par secteur et par région, ainsi que des renseignements détaillés concernant les principaux pays commerç Read More
Perspectivas del comercio mundial y estadísticas
Apr 2023
Book
Las “Perspectivas del comercio mundial y estadísticas” de la OMC analizan la evolución reciente del comercio mundial hasta el cuarto trimestre de 2023 y presentan las previsiones de la Organización sobre el comercio mundial en 2024 y 2025. Se proporcionan desgloses del comercio de mercancías y servicios comerciales por sectores y regiones, así como información detallada sobre los principales interlocutores comerciales. La publicación del informe c Read More
Illicit trade in food and food fraud
May 2024
Book
International trade in food has helped to reduce global poverty and hunger. However, illicit trade in food and food fraud undermine the global food system and endanger public health. This publication looks into the challenges of combating illicit practices, such as smuggling and counterfeiting. Contributors examine the topic from a variety of perspectives, discussing how best to address illegal food trade and the role the WTO could play.
Une approche intégrée de la santé, du commerce et de la PI pour faire face à la pandémie de COVID-19
Jun 2024
Book
La pandémie de maladie à coronavirus 2019 (COVID 19) constitue une crise de santé publique mondiale extraordinaire. Elle a rendu nécessaire l'intensification de la coopération au niveau planétaire. Dès le début, elle a soulevé des questions à l'intersection entre la politique de santé publique, la politique commerciale ainsi que le cadre et la gestion de l'innovation, y compris pour ce qui est des droits de propriété intellectuelle. La deuxième Read More
Aid for Trade at a Glance 2024
Jun 2024
Book
Aid for Trade seeks to enable developing economies, and in particular least-developed countries (LDCs), to use trade as a means of fostering economic growth, sustainable development and poverty reduction. It promotes the integration of developing economies, especially LDCs, into the multilateral trading system and aims to galvanize support to build supply-side capacity and trade-related infrastructure in these economies to improve trade perform Read More
Un enfoque integrado de la salud, el comercio y la propiedad intelectual para hacer frente a la pandemia de COVID-19
Jun 2024
Book
La pandemia de enfermedad por coronavirus de 2019 (COVID-19) ha generado una crisis mundial de salud pública extraordinaria. Ha creado una necesidad acuciante de intensificar la cooperación a nivel mundial, y, desde un principio, ha planteado cuestiones que conciernen a la vez a las políticas de salud pública, a las políticas comerciales y al marco y la gestión de la innovación, incluidas las cuestiones relacionadas con los derechos de propiedad in Read More
Leveraging Global Partnerships to Implement the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies
For a Sustainable and Food-secure Future
Jun 2024
Book
The WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies aims to enhance the sustainability of fisheries resources by prohibiting some of the most harmful types of fisheries subsidies. Implementation of the Agreement will enhance fisheries sustainability, which in turn will make an important contribution to strengthening global food security. This report highlights the importance of international collaboration in assisting developing and least developed country (LDC) Read More
Accord sur les obstacles techniques au commerce
10 résultats clés de 2023
Jun 2024
Book
L’Accord sur les obstacles techniques au commerce (OTC) vise à faire en sorte que les règlements, les normes et les procédures d’essai et de certification appliqués par les Membres de l’OMC ne créent pas d’obstacles non nécessaires au commerce. Le Comité des obstacles techniques au commerce de l’OMC recueille chaque année des données sur la mise en oeuvre de l’Accord OTC. Les renseignements contenus dans la présente brochure sont basés s Read More
Aid for trade in Action
Mar 2024
Book
The transition to clean energy offers opportunities for developing economies and least-developed countries (LDCs) to exploit the export potential of this transition and to accelerate their growth prospects. The WTO-led Aid for Trade initiative provides significant support to these economies to help them develop their energy sectors and transition to clean energy. However, sustained support is required to ensure that firms benefit from the trade opportuniti Read More
Acuerdo sobre Obstáculos Técnicos al Comercio
Diez resultados clave de 2023
Jun 2024
Book
El Acuerdo sobre Obstáculos Técnicos al Comercio tiene por objeto velar por que los reglamentos, las normas y los procedimientos de prueba y certificación aplicados por los Miembros de la OMC no creen obstáculos innecesarios al comercio. El Comité de Obstáculos Técnicos al Comercio de la OMC recopila anualmente datos sobre la aplicación del Acuerdo OTC. La información que figura en este folleto se basa en el examen de 2023. La Organización Read More
Technical Barriers to Trade Agreement
May 2024
Book
The Technical Barriers to Trade Agreement aims to ensure that regulations, standards, testing and certification procedures followed by WTO members do not create unnecessary obstacles to trade. Annual Review of TBT Agreement The WTO Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade collects data on an annual basis on the implementation of the TBT Agreement. The information in this brochure is based on the 2023 review. About the WTO The World Trade Org Read More
El edificio de la OMC
Jun 2024
Book
La publicación "El edificio de la OMC" presenta un panorama fascinante del arte y la arquitectura del Centro William Rappard (CWR), sede de la Organización Mundial del Comercio. Describe los orígenes y la trayectoria del CWR, destacando las numerosas obras de arte creadas y donadas para ornamentar el edificio a lo largo de los años.
The WTO Building
Jun 2024
Book
"The WTO Building" provides a fascinating insight into the artwork and architecture of the Centre William Rappard (CWR), home of the World Trade Organization. The book describes the origins and evolution of the CWR, highlighting the many works of art created and donated to adorn the building over the years.
Le bâtiment de l'OMC
Avril 2024
Jun 2024
Book
« Le bâtiment de l'OMC » offre un aperçu fascinant des œuvres d'art et de l'architecture du Centre William Rappard (CWR), le siège de l'Organisation mondiale du commerce. Cet ouvrage décrit les origines et l'évolution du CWR, en mettant en lumière les nombreuses œuvres d'art qui ont été créées et données pour décorer le bâtiment au fil des ans.
Panorama de l'Aide pour le commerce 2022
Jan 2024
Book
Le présent rapport analyse l’évolution des flux d’Aide pour le commerce dans un contexte marqué par des crises d’une ampleur sans précédent, qui ont des conséquences importantes pour le commerce et l’investissement. Intitulé «Permettre un commerce connecté et durable», il montre que l’Aide pour le commerce a été un outil important dans la lutte contre la pandémie de COVID-19, et peut aider à relever des défis nouveaux comme la transition Read More
La Ayuda para el Comercio en síntesis 2022
Posibilitar un comercio conectado y sostenible
Jan 2024
Book
En el presente informe se analiza la evolución de las corrientes de Ayuda para el Comercio en un contexto marcado por crisis de una magnitud sin precedentes y con fuertes repercusiones en el comercio y la inversión. El informe, titulado “Posibilitar un comercio conectado y sostenible”, muestra que la Ayuda para el Comercio ha sido un instrumento importante en la lucha contra la pandemia de COVID-19 y puede ayudar a afrontar los desafíos e Read More
Handbook on Measuring Digital Trade
May 2023
Book
What is “digital trade” and how can it be measured and monitored to support policymakers in navigating the digital transformation of international commerce? Digital technologies have made it increasingly feasible for buyers and sellers to place and receive orders on a global scale. They also enable the instantaneous remote delivery of services directly into businesses and homes, including internationally. By focusing on these two criteria – digital o Read More
Annual Report 2024
Jul 2024
Book
This report covers WTO activities in 2023 and the early part of 2024. At the start of the report, Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala reflects on the current challenges facing world trade and the role of the WTO in helping the world address these challenges. The report also covers the 13th WTO Ministerial Conference, which took place from 26 February to 2 March 2024.
World Trade Report 2024
Sept 2024
Book
Over the past 30 years, the world has witnessed a period of unprecedented income convergence, as the wide gap in income levels between economies has narrowed. Economic growth has improved living conditions and prospects for many people around the world. However, not all individuals, regions and economies have benefited equally from the changes brought about by more open trade. The World Trade Report 2024 explores the complex interl Read More
World Tariff Profiles 2024
Jun 2024
Book
World Tariff Profiles 2024 provides comprehensive information on the tariffs and non-tariff measures imposed by over 170 countries and customs territories. The publication starts with a breakdown of the tariffs imposed by these economies. Tariff data are presented in comparative tables and in one-page profiles for each economy. A summary table on selected indicators on the imports and exports profile for these economies is also presented. Statistics on Read More
Profils tarifaires dans le monde 2024
Jun 2024
Book
Les Profils tarifaires dans le monde 2024 contiennent des renseignements détaillés sur les droits de douane et les mesures non tarifaires appliqués par plus de 170 pays et territoires douaniers. La publication commence par une ventilation des droits de douane appliqués par ces économies. Les données tarifaires sont présentées dans des tableaux comparatifs et sous forme de profils individuels d'une page pour chaque économie. Un tableau récapitulatif co Read More
Perfiles Arancelarios en el Mundo 2024
Jun 2024
Book
La publicación Perfiles arancelarios en el mundo 2024 ofrece información completa sobre las medidas arancelarias y no arancelarias impuestas por más de 170 países y territorios aduaneros. La publicación comienza con un desglose de los aranceles impuestos por esas economías. Los datos arancelarios se presentan en cuadros comparativos y en perfiles individuales de una página para cada economía. Se proporciona también un cuadro recapitulativ Read More
Trading with intelligence
How Ai shapes and is shaped by international trade
Nov 2024
Book
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way we live, work, produce and trade. As it further develops, AI is expected to unlock unprecedented economic and societal opportunities. However, it is also a source of significant risks and challenges. This report examines the intersection of AI and international trade. It discusses how AI may shape the future of international trade by reducing trade costs, improving productivity and expanding economies' compar Read More
Global Trade Outlook and Statistics
Update: October 2024
Oct 2024
Book
The WTO’s “Global Trade Outlook and Statistics” analyses recent global trade developments. Breakdowns of merchandise and commercial services trade by sector and region are provided, together with details on leading traders. The report is timed to coincide with the release of the WTO’s latest quarterly and annual trade statistics, which can be downloaded from the WTO’s online database at stats.wto.org.
Perspectivas del comercio mundial y estadísticas
Oct 2024
Book
En el informe Perspectivas del comercio mundial y estadísticas, de la OMC, se analizan los acontecimientos comerciales más recientes a nivel mundial. Además, se proporcionan desgloses del comercio de mercancías y servicios comerciales porsectores y regiones, junto con detalles sobre los principales interlocutores comerciales. La publicación del informe coincide con la divulgación de las últimas estadísticas comerciales trimestrales y anuales d Read More
Working together for better climate action
Carbon pricing, policy spillovers, and global climate goals
Oct 2024
Book
The report of the Joint Task Force on Climate Action, Carbon Pricing, and Policy Spillovers, with participation by the IMF, OECD, UNCTAD, World Bank, and WTO, makes four main contributions. First, it reflects on a common understanding of carbon pricing metrics which inform on the incentives to decarbonize and on cross-country variation in carbon prices, a key determinant of international spillover effects and competitiveness concerns. Second, the re Read More
Perspectives du commerce mondial et statistiques
Update: October 2024
Oct 2024
Book
La publication « Perspectives et statistiques du commerce mondial » de l’OMC analyse l’évolution récente du commerce mondial. Elle contient des ventilations du commerce des marchandises et du commerce des services commerciaux par secteur et par région, ainsi que des renseignements détaillés sur les principales économies commerçantes. La publication du rapport coïncide avec celle des dernières statistiques commerciales trimestrielles Read More
Conférences ministérielles de l’OMC - CM13
Principaux résultats - CM13
Feb 2025
Book
Le supplément concernant la 13e Conférence ministérielle pour la publication intitulée “Conférences ministérielles de l’OMC, principaux résultats”
WTO Ministerial conferences - MC13
Key outcomes - MC13
Feb 2025
Book
The supplement concerning the 13th Ministerial Conference for the publication “WTO Ministerial Conferences, key outcomes”
Economic Implications of Data Regulation
Balancing Openness and Trust
Sept 2024
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Cross‑border data flows are the lifeblood of today’s social and economic interactions, but they also raise a range of new challenges, including for privacy and data protection, national security, cybersecurity, digital protectionism and regulatory reach. This has led to a surge in regulation conditioning (or prohibiting) its flow or mandating that data be stored or processed domestically (data localisation). However, the economic implications of these measures ar Read More
Enabling global trade in renewable hydrogen and derivative commodities
Nov 2024
Book
Renewable hydrogen and hydrogen-derived commodities – such as ammonia, methanol and e-kerosene — are expected to play an important role in the transition to low-carbon energy because they are essential to decarbonize sectors such as heavy industry and transport. Jointly produced by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the WTO, this publication highlights the critical role of sound, coherent strategies in promoting the use of r Read More
Conferencias Ministeriales de la OMC - CM13
Resultados fundamentales - CM13
Feb 2025
Book
Suplemento relativo a la 13ª Conferencia Ministerial de la publicación titulada “Conferencias Ministeriales de la OMC, resultados fundamentales”
Trade for Peace Programme
Jan 2025
Book
Can the flow of goods, services, and ideas build bridges where conflict once prevailed? If so, under whatcircumstances? The World Trade Organization (WTO) stands for a predictable, rules-based system based on the principle of non-discrimination. When the predecessor to the WTO – the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade – was established some 70 years ago, conflict among nations was at an historic low, following World War II. In the changed global Read More
Supporting the renewable electricity transition through trade
Unlocking re-globalization opportunities via interconnection
Nov 2024
Book
Natural energy sources, such as solar, wind and water, are abundant, but they are not evenly distributed worldwide. The transmission of power across borders can help address imbalances between electricity supply and demand from renewable sources, contributing to security of supply. Security of energy supply is a core concern for countries around the world, especially in the context of the transition to renewable energy, which lies at the heart of e Read More
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