Latest Trade Trends dataset provide concises factsheets based on quarterly data for both goods and services. They offer a summary of the value of global merchandise trade, broken down by major world regions, along with insights into how commodity prices are changing across broad product groups like energy, food, and raw materials.
The Quarterly Merchandise Trade Volume dataset focuses on the physical quantity of goods traded by region. It tracks shipment trends adjusted for price changes, helping users understand the actual movement of goods across borders, independent of inflation or price fluctuations.
Monthly trade trends are also available and latest update is March 2023.
The Trade in Commercial Services dataset highlights recent trends in international services trade. It breaks down data by sector and region, showing how different service industries are performing globally and regionally over time.
Together, these datasets are part of the WTO’s regular statistical releases. They support timely monitoring of global trade flows in both goods and services, providing detailed breakdowns by region, sector, and product type. All short-term trade statistics are available in the WTO Stats portal.