World merchandise trade

WTO’s Goods Trade Barometer has shown that world merchandise trade volume rose 1.1% quarter-on-quarter and 3.3% year-on-year, on a seasonally adjusted basis, in the third quarter of 2024. This marks the fourth consecutive quarter of moderate trade expansion. By comparison, merchandise trade in current US dollar terms was up 4.3% year-on-year in Q3. This represents…