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OECD Trade Facilitation Indicators

What is the current state of play for trade facilitation reforms across the globe? The updated OECD Trade Facilitation Indicators monitor progress in expediting the movement, release and clearance of goods at the border. Discover the latest findings and key insights on trade facilitation reforms in over 160 economies.

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Understanding the global trading system

How trade works today

Where do your things come from? Better understand how global trade works today, and how it’s different from the past.

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Why open markets matter

Trade remains a driver of economic prosperity, and has lifted millions out of poverty over the years. Here’s how.

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Trade challenges and opportunities

Trade and market openness go hand-in-hand with better economic performance, but there are concerns the current trading system is not working as it should.

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Making trade work for all

Only a more modern, comprehensive and coherent package of trade, domestic and international policies can help trade contribute to better lives for more people.

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Our analysis and policy recommendations are firmly anchored in our evidence base. Access our books on trade and go in depth with our analysis.

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We regularly publish trade as well as trade and environment papers to analyse and review emerging policy issues. Download them for free.

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The OECD collects and analyses vasts amounts of data every year to fuel its research. Download it from our statistical database.

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