Join the South–South Cooperation Forum at #UNCTAD16. 🗓️23 Oct, Geneva 10:00-13:00 CET Explore how countries of the Global South are driving inclusive, sustainable growth through solidarity & shared solutions. 👉 unctad.org/unctad16/sou... #ShapingTheFuture #SSC #GlobalSouth

Join us TODAY at #UNCTAD16 for “Reshaping Progress: Moving Beyond GDP for Inclusive & Sustainable Transformation” (15:00 – 16:30, Geneva) Progress is more than growth. It’s about well-being, equity, resilience and sustainability. 👉 bit.ly/47dikNO

Explore the latest shifts in global trade flows across regions with the @UNCTAD trade matrix. 🌍 Who’s shaping world trade? What’s changing in export patterns? We give you the data and insights to find out. 📊https://unctadstat.unctad.org/insights/ 🔢 stats.unctad.org/matrix

Today #WorldStatisticsDay we join the global community to honor the power of #data in shaping better decisions, driving inclusive growth, and improving lives across the world. ➡️https://unstats.un.org/unsd/wsd/2025/livestream.html

High-level #UNCTAD16 Conference kicks off today – 10 a.m. Geneva time! From 20–23 Oct, global leaders, ministers & changemakers unite to shape the future of global trade, investment, development and the digital economy. ▶️ Be part of it & follow live: https://ow.ly/kCXT50XeBA5#UNCTAD16 #ShapingTheFuture

Beyond GDP means measuring more than just the economy – social, environmental, and human well-being form a central part of development! These must be part of financial strategies to foster sustainable development. Join us at #UNCTAD16: ▶️ ow.ly/pzG850Xcujq @unctadstat.bsky.social

In 2023, the tariffs on exports of manufactured goods and ores and metals from Least Developed Countries ranged between 0% and 7.36% among their main trading partners. 📊Read the insight: bit.ly/4qestm4 📷Get the data: stats.unctad.org/tariff

Seasonally adjusted world #export volumes grew by only 0.1% in Q2 2025, after a strong 3.7% expansion in Q1. Developing economies 📈+0.6% Developed economies📉-0.3% 📊Read the insight: bit.ly/4jw71oP 📷Get the data: stats.unctad.org/merchvolume

The UNCTAD Commodity Price Index #UCPI dipped 1.1% in August 2025, led by falls in fuels (-11.7%) and agricultural raw materials (-4.7%) groups. 📊Read the insight: bit.ly/insight-242 📷Get the data: stats.unctad.org/ucpi_m

🌍 Global trade expanded by about $500 billion in the first half of 2025 — despite volatility, policy shifts & geopolitical tensions. Momentum remained strong into the third quarter, even as growth patterns varied across regions & sectors. UNCTAD’s Global Trade Update: ▶️ https://ow.ly/SZSW50X9c4B

Global merchandise export value grew by 2.3% in 2024, approaching the 2022 peak. Developing economies led trade growth, in particular Asia and Oceania. ➡️Exports +5.9% ⬅️Imports +5.7%. 📊Read the insight: bit.ly/insight-226 📷Get the data: stats.unctad.org/merchgr

Ukraine 🇺🇦 recorded the highest growth in liner shipping connectivity #LSCI with an increase of 118.7%. Other major increases: Bahrain +60.3% Cameroon +51.3% Namibia +46.0% Sierra Leone +38.6% 📊Read the insight: bit.ly/insight-111 📷Get the data: stats.unctad.org/LSCI

Merchant fleet ownership is spread over the whole globe, with 41% of carrying capacity held by entities in Greece, China and Japan. ➡️Explore fleet capacity, ship registry, building and recycling in the insight: bit.ly/insight-243 📷Get the data: stats.unctad.org/Merchantfleet

Port Liner Shipping Connectivity Index #PLSCI measures a port's integration into global liner shipping networks. Asian ports dominate global rankings: 1️⃣ Shanghai 2️⃣ Ningbo-Zhoushan 3️⃣ Singapore 📊Read the insight: bit.ly/insight-271 📷Get the data: stats.unctad.org/PLSCI

In 2024, international trade in digitally deliverable products continued increasing strongly, marking a 10% annual rise. 📊Read the full data insight: bit.ly/insight-254 📷Get the data: stats.unctad.org/digitalservi...

When trade deals expire: What’s at stake for Africa and the US? Market access to the United States could further deteriorate for many African countries if the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) is not renewed before its expiration on 30 September 2025. Full data story: ▶️ ow.ly/Hq0w50X3E9a

Don’t miss our webinar on our Trade-in-Services Statistics Information System #TiSSTAT—a new tool to boost trade-in-services statistics. 📅 Tue, 7 Oct 2025 | 08:30 AM NYT 👉 Register: bit.ly/4nsO2NZ 🖥️More about TiSSTAT: bit.ly/TiSSTAT

❓Want to learn everything about our 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲-𝗶𝗻-𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 #TiSSTAT architecture, methodology, and questionnaire design? 📰Read our new technical paper: unctad.org/publication/...

📢 Released today: @unctad.bsky.social’s Review of Maritime Transport 2025 — your essential guide to keeping trade moving in a turbulent world. ⏳ Longer routes, 📈 higher costs, ⚓ chronic port disruptions — with developing countries hit hardest. Full report: ▶️ unctad.org/rmt2025

In 2024, for many economies in the Americas, Africa, and South-Eastern Europe, payments made for transactions exceeded their receipts earned, leading to negative current account balances.⚖️ 📊Read the insight: bit.ly/3VxGwVH 🔢Get the data: stats.unctad.org/currentaccount

❓Who trades what, with whom? ❓Which regions drive global trade? ❓Is your economy diversifying? @UNCTAD Trade Matrix reveals bilateral trade flows, export structures, diversification trends. 🔢Get the data: stats.unctad.org/matrix 📊Read the insights: bit.ly/insight-227

UNCTAD BioTrade data and insight highlight the scale of biodiversity-based goods in global markets and their potential for sustainable development. Global value of exports of biodiversity-based goods reached $3.797 trillion in 2023. ➡️ Read the insight: bit.ly/4ncxzgU

Services are the new engine of trade. In 10 years, services exports grew by 5.3% per year, outpacing goods at 2.5%. Digital services rose even faster — 6.4% globally, 8.6% in developing economies. But data gaps remain. @unctad.bsky.social offers a new primer: ▶️ ow.ly/X2rG50WVH0q

The UNCTAD Commodity Price Index #UCPI fell 1.7% July 2025. 📊Read the full data insight: bit.ly/insight_85-69 📷Get the data: bit.ly/4mZSuU5 #UCPI has been modified in September 2025, please read this methodology note for more information. bit.ly/UCPI_Method

Intra-regional trade was most pronounced in Europe and Asia. In 2024, 66% of all European exports went to trading partners in Europe. In Asia, this rate reached 59%. 📊Read the insight: bit.ly/insight-227 🔢Get the data: stats.unctad.org/intratrade

In 2024, the rise in the value of world merchandise #exports was driven by positive growth in all product groups except fuels. 📊Read the insight: bit.ly/insight-228 🔢Get the data: bit.ly/TradeMatrix

In 2024, China, the leading exporter among developing economies, ranked fifth globally ($446 billion). All top 5 services exporters from the developing world were Asian. 📊Read the insight: bit.ly/insight-230 🔢Get the data: stats.unctad.org/servicescate...

World #services exports increased by 4.8% year-on-year in Q1 2025, at a slower pace than in the quarters before. This slowdown affected all main service categories. 📊Read the insight: bit.ly/insight-232 🔢Get the data: stats.unctad.org/serv_q

UNCTAD TrainForTrade’s 6-week online course on Statistics of International Trade in Services will take place from 15 September to 26 October 2025. Registration is open until 12 September: ▶️ ow.ly/Oe1R50WRRAb

Ghana strengthens its fight against illicit financial flows. This week, @unctad.bsky.social worked with national institutions to track hidden financial activities, support stronger policies, and advance progress on global goals. Learn more: ▶️ ow.ly/JRqp50WS1TI

The 16th session of the UN Conference on Trade and Development, #UNCTAD16, will take place from 20 to 23 October 2025 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, with the theme “Shaping the future: Driving economic transformation for equitable, inclusive and sustainable development”. ▶️ unctad.org/unctad16

This week, UNCTAD and Ghanaian institutions are holding a National Workshop in Accra to strengthen the fight against illicit financial flows (IFFs). Together, we can protect resources, boost transparency, and build a stronger future. unctad.org/meeting/ghan...

Despite progress, women still contribute less to exports across all sectors. Closing the gap requires expanding their access to high-value sectors, strengthening labour rights and supporting their inclusion in larger enterprises. Full @unctad.bsky.social data story: ow.ly/qKeo50VcS5b

In 2024, developing Asia remained the recipient of the largest amount of foreign direct investment #FDI globally, attracting 70% of total FDI to developing economies and 40% of global inflows. 📊Read the insight: bit.ly/insights-238 🔢Get the data: stats.unctad.org/fdi

In 2024, developing economies maintained a substantial trade surplus in goods and services, driven by a higher goods surplus $853 billion, while their services trade deficit narrowed to $81 billion. 📊Read the insight: bit.ly/insight-88

#UNCTAD16: World’s leading trade and development conference convenes amid uncertain times @unctad.bsky.social convenes world leaders, ministers & experts to tackle today’s pressing issues, strengthen cooperation and build a brighter future. Registration now open: ▶️ ow.ly/2P0650WMXCj

In 2023, global plastic production reached 436 million metric tons, while trade in plastics surpassed $1.1 trillion, accounting for 5% of global merchandise trade. However, 75% of all plastic ever produced has become waste. UNCTAD report: ▶️ ow.ly/G8WW50WBqul #PlasticsTreaty #INC5

Do you want to stay ahead of the curve on global trade and development? United Nations #Insights gives you trusted intelligence – straight to your inbox. Sign up now to get expert analysis, data, and events tailored to your interests. ▶️ unctad.org/subscribe

Exports of plastics or goods made from plastic, valued at a record high of $1.2 trillion in 2022, continue to loom large in international trade. But as markets increasingly prioritize sustainability, non-plastic substitutes gain ground. #BeatPlasticPollution #WorldEnvironmentDay #SaveOurOcean

In 2022, global exports in non-plastic substitutes reached $560 billion in value, growing slightly faster than that of plastics trade. New UNCTAD database tracking global trade in non-plastic substitutes is now available. ▶️ unctad.org/news/new-dat... #BeatPlasticPollution #WorldEnvironmentDay

China led global ocean goods exports in 2023, shipping $155 billion worth of products, followed by Germany ($79B) & the United States ($61B). While most top exporters are developed economies, players from the Global South – including India, Mexico, Türkiye & Chile – are rising. ▶️ ow.ly/r6U550Vmfkp

Dependence on coastal and marine tourism leaves small island developing states vulnerable to economic shocks. Diversification into emerging ocean sectors is key to building resilience. Full story ▶️ ow.ly/uqNg50W29yt Join UNCTAD and partners at the UN Ocean Conference #UNOC3 ▶️ ow.ly/sfT750W1ZFF

The UNCTAD Commodity Price Index #UCPI increased by 4.8% in March 2025 (year-on-year basis), led like last month by the minerals, ores and metals commodity group (+23.6%). 📊Read the full data insight: bit.ly/insight_85-69 🔢Get the data: stats.unctad.org/cpsindices_m

We need stronger international standards, greater financial transparency, and coordinated policy action to address the systemic loopholes that allow illicit activities to persist. Learn more ▶️ ow.ly/OwfL50VKNIA Photos ▶️ ow.ly/Eiq750VKNIy 🧵3/3

Until the early 2000s, seaborne trade was dominated by liquid bulk, mainly oil. But with the rise of containerization and expansion of global value chains, it shifted toward dry cargo – including coal, iron ore, grain and manufactured goods. Full story ▶️ ow.ly/Uwg250VGfbp

Shipping data: UNCTAD releases new seaborne trade statistics. Maritime transport moves over 80% of goods traded worldwide. Country-level seaborne trade data is vital for shaping better transport, trade and investment policies. ▶️ unctad.org/news/shippin... ▶️ unctadstat.unctad.org/datacentre

Maritime transport is the backbone of global trade, moving over 80% of goods traded worldwide by volume. Seaborne trade has evolved over the decades. 📰Read our recent article about our new seaborne trade statistics unctad.org/news/shippin...

Global merchandise export volumes, seasonally adjusted, declined by 0.7% in the fourth quarter of 2024, following modest growth of 0.8% in the previous quarter. 📊Read the insight: bit.ly/insight_12-80 🔢Get the data: stats.unctad.org/merchvolume

Among main service categories, travel exports recorded the highest growth in 2024 (+13%) while telecommunications and computer services continued rising strongly (+11%). 📊Read the insight: bit.ly/insight-231 🔢Get the data: stats.unctad.org/servicescat_...

World services exports increased by 9.1% year-on-year in Q4 2024. Travel exports rose by almost 12%, driven by a continued recovery of international travel in Asia. 📊Read the insight: bit.ly/insight-232 🔢Get the data: stats.unctad.org/serv_q