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Trade

Trade is an engine of growth that creates jobs, reduces poverty and increases economic opportunity. The World Bank Group helps its client countries improve their access to developed country markets and enhance their participation in the world economy.

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Trade At-A-Glance

Trade is an engine of growth that creates jobs, reduces poverty and increases economic opportunity. Over one billion people have moved out of poverty because of economic growth underpinned by open trade since 1990. The World Bank Group supports an open, rules-based, predictable, international trading system.

Overview

Data

Trade Watch

Global goods trade slowdown in Q4 2023 caps slowest year of growth outside recession. But services trade rose, with travel rebounding. Container stress and shipping rates surged amid Red Sea attacks. Get the latest Trade Watch report!

Government Subsidies and Trade

Government subsidies are on the rise worldwide, impacting trade and giving domestic producers an edge.
Trade and Climate Change

Climate change and trade are intricately linked, with trade offering solutions for adaptation and mitigation.
Global Value Chains

Participating in global value chains can boost job creation and economic growth, but it requires the right policies.
Connectivity, Logistics & Trade ...

Facilitating trade at the border, behind the border, and beyond.

Research

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Experts

Mona Haddad

Global Director for Trade, Investment and Competitiveness

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In Depth

Initiative

Global Trade Helpdesk

The Global Trade Helpdesk is a multi-agency initiative that simplifies market research for companies⁠—especially micro, small and medium enterprises⁠—by integrating trade and business information into an online portal.

[Video] Trade Intelligence for All
Global Trade Helpdesk
Brief

Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)

The World Bank Group has produced empirical research and economic models that assess the opportunities and risks of BRI projects.
Report

Women and Trade

Trade can dramatically improve women’s lives, creating new jobs, enhancing consumer choice, and increasing women’s bargaining power in society.

Trade and Gender Brief
Women and Trade