文本描述
About the WTO
The World Trade Organization
deals with the global rules of
trade between nations. Its main
function is to ensure that trade
ows 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 agship 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 wto/statistics
Contents
I. Introduction 2
II. Highlights of world trade in 2017 8
Merchandise trade10
Trade in commercial services14
Regional and economic groups 18
Digital trade21
Global value chains 22
WTO membership 23
Global trade: World maps 24
III. Latest trends in world trade 2017-2018 26
General trends and drivers of trade in 2017 28
World trade and output in early 2018 37
IV. Goods and services – what is being traded 40
Merchandise trade 42
Trade in commercial services 48
Global value chains 62
Digital trade 65
V. Global perspectives – who are the leading players 66
Leading players 68
Regional performance 71
Regional trade agreements (RTAs) 74
Developing economies 77
VI. Trade policy developments 88
Trade monitoring 90
The 11th WTO Ministerial Conference 93
Trade facilitation 94
Aid for Trade 98
Trade nance 99
VII. Composition, denitions & methodology 100
Composition of geographical and economic groupings 102
Denitions and methodology 106
Trade policy indicators 115
Specic notes for selected economies 116
Statistical sources 117
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Chapter I
Introduction
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