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International Trade Statistics 2012
International Trade Statistics 2012 offers a comprehensive overview of the latest developments in world trade, covering the details of merchandise trade by product and trade in commercial services.
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Each chapter is introduced by a key developments section that identifies the most salient trends in the data and illustrates them with numerous charts and maps. There is also a methodological chapter that explains essential concepts and definitions used in compiling the statistics, and an appendix with detailed data on trade by region up to 2011.
International Trade Statistics 2012 continues to serve as an invaluable reference for researchers, policy makers, and anyone interested in international trade.
Table of contents:
- Introduction
Acknowledgements
A message from the Director-General
Understanding International Trade Statistics
WTO members and observers
Composition of geographical regions
Economies by size of merchandise trade, 2011
Economies by size of trade in commercial services, 2011
Abbreviations and symbols
- I. World trade developments
Key developments in 2011: a snapshot
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- II. Merchandise trade
Key developments in 2011: a snapshot
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- III. Trade in commercial services
Key developments in 2011: a snapshot
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- Composition, definitions & methodology
Composition of geographical and economic groupings
Definitions and methodology
Specific notes for selected economies
Statistical sources
- Appendix: Historical trends
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- Charts
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