World Trade Statistical Review 2020

World Trade Statistical Review

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About the WTO

The World Trade Organization 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.

About this publication

World Trade Statistical Review provides a detailed analysis of the latest developments in world trade. It is the WTO's flagship statistical publication and is produced on an annual basis.

For more information

All data used in this report, as well as additional charts and tables not included, can be downloaded from the WTO web site at statistics

World Trade Statistical Review 2020

I. Introduction

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Acknowledgements

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A message from Director-General Roberto Azev?do

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II. Highlights of world trade in 2019

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World trade in 2019

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World merchandise trade 2019

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World exports of commercial services 2019

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The world's leading traders

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Least-developed countries

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III. World trade and GDP, 2019-20

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World trade and GDP

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Merchandise trade volume

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Primary commodity prices

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Exchange rates

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Value of world trade

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COVID-19 and trade

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Outlook for 2020

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IV. Shifting patterns in trade

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Merchandise trade

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Trade in services

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Global supply chains for chemicals and pharmaceutical goods

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Statistical reporting

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V. Composition, definitions & methodology

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Composition of geographical and economic groupings

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Definitions and methodology

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Specific notes for selected economies

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Statistical sources

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Abbreviations and symbols

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VI. Statistical tables

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Chapter I

Introduction

Acknowledgements

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A message from Director-General Roberto Azev?do

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