Progress on trade facilitation is occurring across all country income groups and regions as countries try to ensure that global supply chains remain efficient, adaptable, and responsive to evolving patterns of trade.
Low-income and lower-middle income economies continue to improve their performance, particularly in areas of transparency and predictability, and streamlining of border processes. Upper-middle income economies have made the greatest progress among country income groups (Figure 3.1). The timeline for TFA Category C measures (i.e. TFA measures which can be implemented after a transitional period and upon the receipt of technical assistance and support for capacity building) due for implementation continues well into the 2040s (WTO, 2025[1]), underscoring the need for continued and targeted trade facilitation reforms.
