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Trade Profiles 2023
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 information is available for all WTO members and observers and for other selected economies. For each economy the data is presented in a handy two page format providing a concise overview of global trade. The publication is an invaluable reference tool for anyone looking for essential trade statistics.
Rapport annuel 2023
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
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.
Global Value Chain Development Report 2023
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 of energy and semiconductor supply chains. It also analyzes the challenges of climate change to GVCs and proposes a framework of greening value chains and policy options for enhancing inclusive development through GVC participation.
WTO in Brief
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
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 to extreme weather events and climate change. Launched at COP28 the publication is intended to shed light on how trade policy actions for climate could accelerate the transition to a climate-friendly global economy as part of the WTO Secretariat’s efforts to encourage the full use of the power of trade to deliver on collective sustainable development objectives including those in relation to the climate crisis.
Digital Trade for Development
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 cross-border data flows competition policies and consumer protection.
International Trade and Green Hydrogen
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 development of green hydrogen markets. The publication highlights in particular how lowering tariffs on key products building reliable infrastructure realigning domestic support programmes and developing green government procurement can foster the development of green hydrogen supply chains and the transition to a low-carbon economy. International trade could also play a significant role in matching supply and demand for green hydrogen as the potential for domestic production in some economies might not be enough to satisfy domestic demand. The publication also addresses the challenges and opportunities for developing economies offered by green hydrogen and its derivatives such as green methanol and green ammonia. It underscores the importance of international cooperation and the need to align regulatory frameworks to encourage technology development enhanced transparency and market growth.
Trade finance in the Mekong region
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 businesses in the Mekong region. An analysis of the data conducted by the WTO explores the potential impact of an expansion in trade finance and how this could lead to greater integration into world trade and more inclusiveness with increased participation in global supply chains by small businesses and women-owned enterprises. The publication is intended to serve as a guide to how domestic financial sectors can reorient their operations to support cross-border trade and enhanced access to global markets.
Trade Policy Review: Seychelles 2022
“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 key data. This edition looks into the trade practices of Seychelles.
World Tariff Profiles 2023
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 non tariff measures by country and by product group complement the data on tariffs. Under the special topics part there are two technical papers. The first one analyses the evolution of market access over 16 years of World Tariff Profiles and the second one focuses on Product classification for WTO trade statistics and policy analysis - Multilateral Trade Negotiations (MTN) Categories. The publication is jointly prepared by the World Trade Organization the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the International Trade Centre (ITC).
Perfiles Arancelarios en el Mundo 2023
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 a los perfiles de importación y de exportación para estas economías. A continuación figura una sección sobre la utilización de las medidas no arancelarias que están adquiriendo una importancia cada vez mayor en el comercio internacional. En el apartado/la sección de los temas especiales figuran dos documentos técnicos. En el primero se analizan la evolución del acceso a los mercados en los 16 años de la publicación Perfiles Arancelarios en el Mundo y el segundo se centra en la Clasificación de productos utilizada por la OMC en las estadísticas comerciales y el análisis de políticas – Categorías de las Negociaciones Comerciales Multilaterales.
Informe sobre el Comercio Mundial 2023
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 aumentado las presiones para romper las relaciones comerciales y recurrir a políticas unilaterales a través de un proceso de fragmentación. En el Informe sobre el Comercio Mundial de este año se examinan los beneficios de la integración en el comercio mundial así como los riesgos de fragmentación. En él se indica que el comercio ha demostrado ser una fuente de seguridad y paz un motor de reducción de la pobreza y un instrumento fundamental para hacer frente al cambio climático. En el informe se afirma que para que nuestras economías sean más seguras inclusivas y sostenibles la reglobalización —o bien la integración de más personas economías y cuestiones apremiantes en el comercio mundial y el fortalecimiento de la cooperación multilateral— es una solución mucho más eficaz a los desafíos mundiales que la fragmentación. Los problemas mundiales exigen soluciones mundiales lo que significa que el mundo actual necesita más cooperación no menos. Un sistema multilateral de comercio revitalizado supervisado por la OMC tiene una importante función que desempeñar en este proceso.
Rapport sur le commerce mondial 2023
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 pressions exercées pour revenir sur les relations commerciales et se tourner vers des politiques unilatérales au moyen d'un processus de fragmentation. Le Rapport sur le commerce mondial de cette année examine les avantages de l'intégration dans le commerce mondial ainsi que les risques liés à la fragmentation. Il montre que le commerce s'est révélé être une source de sécurité et de paix un vecteur de réduction de la pauvreté et un outil essentiel pour lutter contre les changements climatiques. Le rapport fait valoir que pour rendre nos économies plus sûres plus inclusives et plus durables la remondialisation à savoir l'intégration d'un plus grand nombre de personnes d'économies et de questions urgentes dans le commerce mondial et le renforcement de la coopération multilatérale est une solution beaucoup plus efficace que la fragmentation pour relever les défis mondiaux. Les problèmes mondiaux appellent des solutions mondiales ce qui signifie que dans le monde d'aujourd'hui il faut davantage de coopération pas moins. Un système commercial multilatéral redynamisé chapeauté par l'OMC a un rôle important à jouer dans ce processus.
Le règlement des différends dans le cadre de l’OMC : un différend, une page (1995-2022)
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 de l’OMC et par Membre de l’OMC répondant à la plainte.
Profils tarifaires dans le monde 2023
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 relatifs au profil des importations et des exportations pour ces économies est aussi disponible. Vient ensuite une section qui porte sur l’utilisation des mesures non tarifaires qui sont de plus en plus importantes dans le commerce international. La partie consacrée aux sujets spéciaux comprend deux documents techniques. Le premier analyse l’évolution de l’accès aux marchés au cours de 16 années de « Profils tarifaires dans le monde » et le second met l’accent sur la classification des produits aux fins des statistiques commerciales et analyses de politiques établies par l’OMC – catégories utilisées dans les négociations commerciales multilatérales (NCM).
Examen estadístico del comercio mundial 2023
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
“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)
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 importantes. La publicación incluye dos índices en los que se enumeran las diferencias en función de los Acuerdos de la OMC abordados y del Miembro de la OMC demandado.
International export regulations and controls
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 and conventions operate in practice and how they link to the multilateral trading system. Prepared or reviewed by the secretariats and implementing bodies of the relevant international agreements and conventions the chapters delve into the export-related controls covered by these legal instruments and how these restrictions tie in with WTO agreements. The agreements and conventions included in this publication were selected on the basis of three criteria: the presence of provisions in the agreement or convention that seek to regulate exports; the extent to which WTO members are party to those provisions; and how often members refer to them in their notifications submitted to the WTO Secretariat. The aim of the publication is to provide a better understanding of how international agreements and conventions regulate the export of high-risk and controlled goods and how these regulations co-exist with WTO rules.