ITC publications bring the business voice to sustainable trade, with a focus on developing countries.
We offer guidance for trade policymakers, business support organizations and small firms. Our reports offer insights to make trade more inclusive, green, digital and competitive.
A review of trade flows, value chain, sustainability, illegality and animal welfare of the trade in Southeast Asian python skins.The paper analyses reported trade in python skins, the added value at each stage from hunting to retail and likely areas of illegal activity (smuggling, false declaration...
A comparison of sustainability schemes, as well as an overview of the trends in the markets for specialty and sustainable coffees.Coffee niche markets provide opportunities for producers in developing countries to increase their incomes. This paper, drawn from ITC’s new book on the coffee trade,...
Paper focusing on the contribution of the coffee value chain to climate change and the effects of climate change on global coffee production with particular reference to smallholder coffee producers in developing and least developed countries – reviews the opportunities to mitigate greenhouse gas...
Connecting sub-Saharan Africa with emerging markets to boost export-led growth.A study on emerging value chains and policy options for sub-Saharan Africa to maximize trade-related economic growth.
Connecting sub-Saharan Africa with emerging markets to boost export-led growthA study on emerging value chains and policy options for sub-Saharan Africa to maximize trade-related economic growth.
This paper guides exporters, packers and processors of organic food products through packaging souring and selection options.It helps them understand requirements and formulate their own packaging strategies, thereby creating new opportunities and competitiveness in their business. It includes an...
A recent ITC survey of 960 Peruvian companies shows that 40% face challenges related to non-tariff measures, mostly in their major export markets in the USA, the EU and some countries in Latin America. This report outlines survey results and policy options discussed at a national roundtable in Peru...
Ce rapport présente les résultats d’une enquête de l’ITC auprès des entreprises exportatrices et importatrices au Maroc sur les mesures non tarifaires et autres obstacles au commerce qu’elles rencontrent dans leurs activités quotidiennes.Les difficultés rapportées par les entreprises...
This paper describes in detail the types of claim statements permissible for dietary supplements and health food products, non-food cosmetic products, and over-the-counter drug products marketed in the United States. In the United States, regulations determine the statements that a company can make...
Ce document guide les exportateurs de produits agricoles à travers le processus d’analyse de l’empreinte carbone des produits (PCF).Il les aide à comprendre les processus d’analyse, améliorer leur performance environnementale et de réduire leur coûts d’opération. Il comprend une...
This paper provides key information about the North American natural products market with a special focus on selected South American and African products. Natural products in the North American market have experienced strong market growth in the last decade as consumers increasingly demand...
Ce rapport présente les résultats d’une enquête de l’ITC auprès des entreprises exportatrices et importatrices au Burkina Faso sur les mesures non tarifaires et autres obstacles au commerce qu’elles rencontrent dans leurs activités quotidiennes.Les difficultés rapportées par les...
