Trade Profiles 2012

World Trade Organization (WTO)

Trade Profiles 2012 is a comprehensive statistical reference publication by the World Trade Organization (WTO), providing detailed country-by-country information on international trade flows, economic indicators, and trade policy measures. The book offers an overview of the trading activities and economic performance of WTO member countries and economies seeking membership in the organization.

Designed as a practical resource for understanding global trade patterns, this publication presents essential economic and trade statistics in a standardized format, making it easier to compare the performance, trade relationships, and policy environments of different countries.

The book includes key economic indicators such as Gross Domestic Product (GDP), along with trade policy measures covering tariffs, import duties, and other relevant trade regulations. It examines merchandise trade flows, providing information on major product categories, principal trading partners, and important export and import markets.

In addition to merchandise trade, the publication presents statistics on commercial services trade, highlighting the major components of international services transactions. It also includes industrial property indicators, such as the annual number of patents granted, offering insights into innovation and intellectual property activity across different economies.

By bringing together a wide range of internationally comparable statistics, Trade Profiles 2012 enables readers to examine global trade trends, identify major trading economies, evaluate market opportunities, and understand the changing structure of international commerce.

The publication serves as a valuable quick-reference guide for economists, international trade professionals, policymakers, business analysts, researchers, academicians, and students interested in international economics, global trade, trade policy, and economic development.

About the Author

World Trade Organization (WTO) is an international organization responsible for overseeing the rules of trade between nations. Established in 1995, the WTO provides a framework for negotiating trade agreements, resolving trade disputes, monitoring national trade policies, and promoting a transparent, predictable, and rules-based international trading system.

The WTO publishes a wide range of statistical reports, economic research, and trade policy publications to support informed decision-making and improve understanding of international trade developments. Its publications are widely used by governments, international organizations, businesses, researchers, and academic institutions worldwide.

Product Details

• ISBN-13: 9789287038463

• ISBN-10: 9287038465

• Publisher: Academic Foundation

• Publication Date: 1 January 2012

• Language: English

• Binding: Paperback

• Pages: 194

• Item Weight: 590 g

• Dimensions: 20.32 × 1.27 × 29.21 cm

• Country of Origin: India