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Agricultural commodity markets have not become 'thinner', OECD study finds

08-Feb-2012

Market thinness, where there are few buying or selling offers, can contribute to price volatility. Contrary to general assumptions, agricultural commodity markets have not become 'thinner', according to this study of trade in selected commodities from 1970 to 2010.

Emerging economies increase their trade in processed agricultural products

01-Jun-2011

Trade in processed agricultural products, such as chocolates, steaks or wines, between emerging economies grew by 11.6% per year between 1995 and 2008, a new OECD study shows. Exports of these products from emerging to high-income countries also increased. However, trade in these products is still dominated by high-income countries.

Regional trade agreements are addressing agricultural trade tariffs

04-May-2011

South-South and Latin American regional trade agreements (RTAs) have progressed most in eliminating agricultural trade tariffs, according to this study of over 50 RTAs. However, traditionally sensitive sectors such as dairy, meat, sugar and cereals are still often protected by exemptions such as tariff rate quotas (TRQs).

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