This new report examines UK engagement in Global Value Chains from a national perspective, with the objective of complementing existing indicators of trade integration.
Read moreStatistical Insights: Although the costs associated with the international transport and insurance of merchandise trade (also referred to as CIF-FOB margins) are an important determinant of the volume and geography of international trade, remarkably little (official) data exist.
Read moreIn a world of Global Value Chains, understanding Multinational Entreprises (MNEs) – where they are, how they operate, where they pay taxes – has never been more important. This new OECD database uses a number of open big data sources that can provide new insights on individual MNEs and their global profiles.
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Acceleration in merchandise trade bolsters recovery in G20 trade, but growth in services trade eases |
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G20 merchandise trade |
24 Feb 2022 - Following a slow third quarter, G20 international merchandise trade accelerated in value terms in Q4 2021, partly due to high commodity prices, in particular for energy. While shipping costs kept the value of trade in transport services at record highs, trade in other services showed a slowdown notably in Europe, possibly reflecting a tightening of Covid-19 related restrictions towards the end of the year.
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