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Profils tarifaires dans le monde 2014 — une publication conjointe de l'OMC, du Centre du commerce international (ITC) et de la Conférence des Nations Unies sur le commerce et le développement (CNUCED), qui donne des renseignements détaillés sur les droits de douane de l'ensemble des Membres de...
Non-tariff measures (NTMs) affect Paraguayan companies more than those in other Latin American countries, an ITC survey reveals.Of 406 exporters and importers, 62% report problems linked to burdensome NTMs, particularly testing and product certification requirements. Taxes and charges and quantity...
Global value chains are key for LDCs to increase their share in global trade. Investment in Aid for Trade delivers significant returns, according to new evidence in this report.Now is the time for governments to accelerate Aid for Trade, to help LDCs tap into global value chains. The world’s...
The world’s only training guide for foreign trade representatives, this unique, hands-on book explains how to promote trade abroad within the context of national trade policy and export strategies.Foreign-based trade representatives balance competing demands and multiple reporting lines. This...
La majorité des obstacles au commerce malgache provient de la multiplicité et complexité des contrôles et inspections nationales qui leur sont imposés ainsi que de la lourdeur et de l’opacité des procédures administratives. Une enquête récente sur les mesures non tarifaires conduite...
New, small and medium-sized enterprises in Jamaica are more affected by non-tariff measures (NTMs) than larger firms, according to a study conducted by the International Trade Centre (ITC). The study also suggests that a lack of information and adequate resources makes it harder for SMEs to overcome...
This study outlines the market potential in the United States and Canada for three Peruvian natural ingredients that are essential for biodiversity.Peruvian producers and exporters will find an overview of the market potential in the United States and Canada for golden berry, Peruvian mesquite and...
Stronger ties between African cotton producers/ginners and Asian buyers can improve the market positioning of African cotton.The African-Asian cotton trade has great potential. This study examines African challenges to improve along the value chain to meet Asia’s growing demand. It reviews ITC...
A pesar de la existencia de acuerdos comerciales, exportadores e importadores uruguayos reportaron que el comercio regional enfrenta obstáculos considerables.Este informe resume los resultados de una encuesta empresarial a gran escala en la que se entrevistó a 458 exportadores e importadores en el...
Most non-tariff measures applied to exporters in Trinidad and Tobago are found in neighbouring Caribbean countries, according to a new ITC survey.The survey of 500 businesses showed that the most burdensome NTMs are applied by partner countries. Half of the companies surveyed said that most...
All of the LDCs export commercial services and nearly one quarter of LDCs are net exporters of services: while Tourism is usually the major explanatory factor, it is not the only one.LDC services exports are growing twice as fast as the world average and the LDC share in world services exports is...
This study provides an overview of recent trends in export performances among the Commonwealth states with the view of identifying opportunities for closer economic cooperation. It analyses the export performance of the Commonwealth member states, recognizing their differences in terms of levels of...
