International Inter-Governmental & Non-Governmental Organizations: Trade Data

The most comprehensive source for world trade data. Choose "database" to access the more than 1.75 billion trade records available. 1962-present

"The World Bank — in collaboration with the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and in consultation with organizations such as International Trade Center, United Nations Statistical Division (UNSD) and the World Trade Organization (WTO) — developed the World Integrated Trade Solution (WITS). This software allows users to access and retrieve information on trade and tariffs."

Find, understand, and use the data you need" about OECD member economies. Under "Topic," select "Trade." Also look for the TiVA data, ie. Trade in Value Added indicators (See description here).

"Provides U.S. export and import information on more than 18,000 commodities presented in the Harmonized Tariff Classification System for current month and previous month; cumulative year to date, current year and prior year; and annual two year and historical data."

"The official source for U.S. export and import statistics and responsible for issuing regulations governing the reporting of all export shipments from the United States. If you're searching for import or export statistics, information on export regulations, commodity classifications, or a host of other trade related topics, this is the place to get the information you need."

"Brings together resources from across the U.S. Government to assist American businesses in planning their international sales strategies and succeed in today's global marketplace."

"The EAR are issued by the United States Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) under laws relating to the control of certain exports, reexports, and activities."

One of the five organizations of the World Bank Group, "ICSID is the world’s leading institution devoted to international investment dispute settlement. It has extensive experience in this field, having administered the majority of all international investment cases.. ICSID was established in 1966 by the Convention on the Settlement of Investment Disputes between States and Nationals of Other States (the ICSID Convention)... ICSID is an independent, depoliticized and effective dispute-settlement institution. "

A joint agency of the UN and the WTO. Use this site for access to tools, found under the "Resources" tab, like: the Investment Map, the Market Access Map, the Global Trade Helpdesk, and more.

Using data from Statistics Canada and from the U.S. Census Bureau, generate customized reports on Canada's and the U.S.'s international trade in goods. Search by product or by industry.

The Organization of American States' (OAS) Foreign Trade Information System; use this site for trade related information relevant to OAS Member States.

By the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development. "UNCTAD releases statistics that are relevant for the analysis of international trade, foreign direct investment and commodities, and more explicitly for understanding the economic trends of developing countries over the past decades, particularly in the context of globalization."

Documents published by GATT found at WTO and Stanford U. Library (Full Text Online)

Use for access to the most up-to-date WTO trade statistics and/or to view the International Trade Statistics (an annual publication).

"United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD) is the custodian of a number of international classifications across disciplines of economic, social, and environmental statistics." Also maintain a Classifications Registry among other resources.

By the U.S. International Trade Commission. Note that the codes are in some cases modified by the United States Government and the data is for U.S. trade.

Compiles worldwide classifications with an emphasis on Europe and European statistics.

This easy to use site can help you find statistics and information on how foreign commerce may be affected by measures taken by other countries around the globe.

By the U.S. Census Bureau; use this site to gain an overview of the Census Bureau's International Trade Statistical Program. Includes an introduction, history, changes to and uses of foreign trade data.

U.S. exports, imports and trade statistics, maps, graphs, and tables at national and state levels.

(CD and Online, 1975-2018)

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