Publications

Trade improves the food supply of least developed countries (LDCs), but import dependence on concentrated suppliers of cereals, vegetable oils and sugar threatens their food security. In 2022, increasing food  and fertiliser prices, the war in Ukraine and export restrictions depressed LDC food...

Lao People’s Democratic Republic could lose 7.3%, or $734 million, of exports when graduating from least developed country (LDC) status. The most affected sectors will be natural rubber and latex, paper products and apparel, with losses largely in Chinese and European markets.

Medicinal and aromatic plants are key ingredients to food, cosmetic and medicinal consumer products. The medicinal plants market alone was valued at over $3 billion in 2015 and is expanding as the use of natural ingredients grows. This guide provides all that an exporter needs to describe a...

Small firms are at the heart of Eswatini’s participation in international value chains. But they often struggle to trade due to production capacity constraints, including inadequate managerial skills and certification, failure to engage with business support organizations and weak linkages with...

This sixth global report provides new insights into the evolution of certified agriculture and forestry. The International Trade Centre has teamed up once again with the Research Institute of Organic Agriculture and the International Institute for Sustainable Development to provide data about 14...

Colombia’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play a central role in building economic resilience, creating jobs and driving inclusive growth. They also face unique challenges, some of which have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.  Drawing on data from the International...

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have the potential to drive economic recovery and poverty reduction in South Sudan. However, they have been stifled by conflict, COVID-19 and climate change, as well as a weak business environment.  The International Trade Centre’s SME...

Dynamic business development and an improving policy environment mean the BRICS countries (Brazil, the Russian Federation, India, China and South Africa) can become important players in the digital economy. Yet challenges remain to bridge the digital divide, upgrade skills and digital governance,...

Innovative and replicable practices are a common feature of the winning initiatives from the World Trade Promotion Organization Awards 2022.  This booklet tells the stories of sustainable, digital, and partnership-based initiatives in a visual and modern format. Watch the video submissions of...

O Guia do Café é a fonte de informações mais abrangente, prática e neutra que existe mundialmente sobre o comércio internacional de café. Ele contém questões comerciais relevantes para produtores de café, comerciantes, exportadores, empresas de transporte, certificadoras, associações e...

A joint publication between the Food and Agriculture Organization and the International Trade Centre, this guide presents a step-by-step approach to assist development practitioners, national authorities and the private sector in facilitating the development of export promotion programs through...

Agricultural and food products from Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Rwanda, Uganda and Zambia have export potential for China, as consumer demand continues to grow. This report highlights areas of greatest potential and also looks at both sides to seal more sanitary agreements to...