Trade monitoring
Global Trade Outlook and Statistics: March 2026
March 2026
The WTO’s “Global Trade Outlook and Statistics” presents the WTO Secretariat’s forecasts for world trade in 2026 and 2027. Breakdowns of merchandise and commercial services trade by sector and region are provided, together with details on leading traders. An analytical chapter looks at the continuing importance of most-favoured-nation terms for global trade. 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 https://stats.wto.org/.
Analytical chapter: The share of world trade on most-favoured-nation (MFN) terms
The share of world trade conducted on MFN terms fluctuated in 2025 in the wake of unprecedented changes in trade policies globally.
Trade Policy Review: Papua New Guinea 2026
The fourth review of the trade policies and practices of Papua New Guinea takes place on 11 and 13 February 2026. The basis for the review is a report by the WTO Secretariat and a report by the Government of Papua New Guinea.
Trade Policy Review: Gambia 2026
The fourth review of the trade policies and practices of The Gambia takes place on 4 and 6 February 2026. The basis for the review is a report by the WTO Secretariat and a report by the Government of The Gambia.
Trade Policy Review: Vanuatu 2025
The second review of the trade policies and practices of Vanuatu takes place on 10 and 12 December 2025. The basis for the review is a report by the WTO Secretariat and a report by the Government of Vanuatu.
Trade Policy Review: Thailand 2025
The ninth review of the trade policies and practices of Thailand takes place on 1 and 3 December 2025. The basis for the review is a report by the WTO Secretariat and a report by the Government of Thailand.
WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies
What are its objectives and the expected benefits?
The WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, which entered into force in September 2025, establishes binding, multilateral rules for curbing harmful subsidies, a key factor in the widespread depletion of the world’s fish stocks. This brochure looks at why the Agreement is important, which subsidies are prohibited, and WTO members’ transparency obligations under the Agreement. It also covers the expected benefits of the Agreement, from protecting the livelihoods of fishing communities around the world to supporting a more sustainable future for our shared oceans.
Trade Policy Review: Tunisia 2025
The fourth review of the trade policies and practices of Tunisia takes place on 25 and 27 November 2025. The basis for the review is a report by the WTO Secretariat and a report by the Government of Tunisia.
Trade Policy Review: Guatemala 2025
The fourth review of the trade policies and practices of Guatemala takes place on 12 and 14 November 2025. The basis for the review is a report by the WTO Secretariat and a report by the Government of Guatemala.
Trade Policy Review: Nepal 2025
The Third review of the trade policies and practices of Nepal takes place on 17 and 19 November 2025. The basis for the review is a report by the WTO Secretariat and a report by the Government of Nepal.
Trade Policy Review: Sri Lanka 2025
The Fifth review of the trade policies and practices of Sri Lanka takes place on 15 and 17 October 2025. The basis for the review is a report by the WTO Secretariat and a report by the Government of Sri Lanka.
Trade Policy Review: United Kingdom 2025
The First review of the trade policies and practices of the United Kingdom takes place on 28 and 30 October 2025. The basis for the review is a report by the WTO Secretariat and a report by the Government of the United Kingdom.