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alaga (Spain) recorded the strongest growth in the Port Liner Shipping Connectivity Indexover , with its connectivity increasing by 1,247% relative to its 2015 level.
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December 19, 2025 at 4:24 PM
alaga (Spain) recorded the strongest growth in the Port Liner Shipping Connectivity Indexover , with its connectivity increasing by 1,247% relative to its 2015 level.
📊Read the insight: bit.ly/insight-271
📷Get the data: stats.unctad.org/PLSCI
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Monthly liner shipping connectivity during the period from 2023 to December 2025, shows the persistent dominance of China and the relative stability among the other top-ranked economies.
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December 19, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Monthly liner shipping connectivity during the period from 2023 to December 2025, shows the persistent dominance of China and the relative stability among the other top-ranked economies.
📊Read the insight: bit.ly/4j2LWCS
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Least Developed Countries #LDCs face a double diversification gap, across both products and markets, leaving their export earnings more exposed to external shocks.
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December 19, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Least Developed Countries #LDCs face a double diversification gap, across both products and markets, leaving their export earnings more exposed to external shocks.
📊Read the insight: bit.ly/insight-229
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📊 UNCTAD Handbook of Statistics 2025 is now available.
For decades, it has been the historical repository of UNCTAD’s official statistics, providing authoritative, comparable data on global trade, development, investment and maritime transport.
➡️ unctad.org/publication/...
For decades, it has been the historical repository of UNCTAD’s official statistics, providing authoritative, comparable data on global trade, development, investment and maritime transport.
➡️ unctad.org/publication/...
December 16, 2025 at 2:21 PM
📊 UNCTAD Handbook of Statistics 2025 is now available.
For decades, it has been the historical repository of UNCTAD’s official statistics, providing authoritative, comparable data on global trade, development, investment and maritime transport.
➡️ unctad.org/publication/...
For decades, it has been the historical repository of UNCTAD’s official statistics, providing authoritative, comparable data on global trade, development, investment and maritime transport.
➡️ unctad.org/publication/...
Between 2023 to 2024, the yuan and the yen depreciated against the US$ respectively at rates of 2% and 7%. The pound sterling appreciated against the US$ at rate of 3%. The euro was stable.
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December 16, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Between 2023 to 2024, the yuan and the yen depreciated against the US$ respectively at rates of 2% and 7%. The pound sterling appreciated against the US$ at rate of 3%. The euro was stable.
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Between 2018 and 2024, several developing economies recorded notable improvements in their Productive Capacity Index #PCI scores.
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December 11, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Between 2018 and 2024, several developing economies recorded notable improvements in their Productive Capacity Index #PCI scores.
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Join us on 11–12 Dec 2025 for the Briefing Session on Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs).
The session will highlight new methods to measure IFFs and support data-driven policies.
🗓️Event: unctad.org/meeting/brie...
➡️IFFs Programme: unctad.org/statistics/i...
The session will highlight new methods to measure IFFs and support data-driven policies.
🗓️Event: unctad.org/meeting/brie...
➡️IFFs Programme: unctad.org/statistics/i...
December 11, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Join us on 11–12 Dec 2025 for the Briefing Session on Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs).
The session will highlight new methods to measure IFFs and support data-driven policies.
🗓️Event: unctad.org/meeting/brie...
➡️IFFs Programme: unctad.org/statistics/i...
The session will highlight new methods to measure IFFs and support data-driven policies.
🗓️Event: unctad.org/meeting/brie...
➡️IFFs Programme: unctad.org/statistics/i...
The UNCTAD Commodity Price Index #UCPI contracted 1.4% in October 2025, with a continuing increase in the minerals, ores and metals group (34.8%).
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December 10, 2025 at 2:54 PM
The UNCTAD Commodity Price Index #UCPI contracted 1.4% in October 2025, with a continuing increase in the minerals, ores and metals group (34.8%).
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Least Developed Countries #LDCs recorded the highest improvement (+5.1%) in the terms of trade in 2024📈
which means they can obtain more imports for the same amount of exports.
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which means they can obtain more imports for the same amount of exports.
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December 2, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Least Developed Countries #LDCs recorded the highest improvement (+5.1%) in the terms of trade in 2024📈
which means they can obtain more imports for the same amount of exports.
📊Read the insight: bit.ly/insight-229
📷Get the data: stats.unctad.org/termsoftrade
which means they can obtain more imports for the same amount of exports.
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In 2024, biodiversity-based goods exports grew by 3.2%. Europe accounts for half of biodiversity-based products’ exports globally.
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📷Get the data: stats.unctad.org/biotrade
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December 2, 2025 at 8:55 AM
In 2024, biodiversity-based goods exports grew by 3.2%. Europe accounts for half of biodiversity-based products’ exports globally.
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📷Get the data: stats.unctad.org/biotrade
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The Internet offers businesses a new form of "shop window" that is visible Worldwide and can be open for orders 24/7.
As a result, the value of businesses' e-commerce sales has grown rapidly.
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As a result, the value of businesses' e-commerce sales has grown rapidly.
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December 1, 2025 at 10:45 AM
The Internet offers businesses a new form of "shop window" that is visible Worldwide and can be open for orders 24/7.
As a result, the value of businesses' e-commerce sales has grown rapidly.
📊Read the insight: bit.ly/insight-265
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As a result, the value of businesses' e-commerce sales has grown rapidly.
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In 2024, global trade in total ocean-related #services witnessed a strong 13% growth.
Port services, related infrastructure and logistical services exports were 23% higher.
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Port services, related infrastructure and logistical services exports were 23% higher.
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December 1, 2025 at 10:24 AM
In 2024, global trade in total ocean-related #services witnessed a strong 13% growth.
Port services, related infrastructure and logistical services exports were 23% higher.
📊Read the insight: bit.ly/insight-248
📷Get the data: stats.unctad.org/oceanservices
Port services, related infrastructure and logistical services exports were 23% higher.
📊Read the insight: bit.ly/insight-248
📷Get the data: stats.unctad.org/oceanservices
We joined Jordan’s workshop in Amman (16–17 Nov 2025) on Measuring South–South Cooperation #SSC for the #SDGs. UNCTAD presented “What is South–South Cooperation? Manual for South–South Data”.
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➡️Learn more about the event: unctad.org/meeting/jord...
November 20, 2025 at 10:49 AM
We joined Jordan’s workshop in Amman (16–17 Nov 2025) on Measuring South–South Cooperation #SSC for the #SDGs. UNCTAD presented “What is South–South Cooperation? Manual for South–South Data”.
➡️Learn more about the event: unctad.org/meeting/jord...
➡️Learn more about the event: unctad.org/meeting/jord...
UNCTAD strengthened capacity in landlocked developing countries #LLDCs!
We participated in workshops in Harare & Bujumbura on analyzing trade & transport costs to support evidence-based policymaking & advance the #SDGs.
➡️Learn more about the workshops: bit.ly/3LY3K5L
We participated in workshops in Harare & Bujumbura on analyzing trade & transport costs to support evidence-based policymaking & advance the #SDGs.
➡️Learn more about the workshops: bit.ly/3LY3K5L
November 20, 2025 at 9:27 AM
UNCTAD strengthened capacity in landlocked developing countries #LLDCs!
We participated in workshops in Harare & Bujumbura on analyzing trade & transport costs to support evidence-based policymaking & advance the #SDGs.
➡️Learn more about the workshops: bit.ly/3LY3K5L
We participated in workshops in Harare & Bujumbura on analyzing trade & transport costs to support evidence-based policymaking & advance the #SDGs.
➡️Learn more about the workshops: bit.ly/3LY3K5L
Developed economies remain far ahead in productive capacities #PCI, but progress has largely stalled since COVID-19.
Developing countries have made notable gains since 2000.
📊Read the insight: bit.ly/insight-240
📷Get the data: stats.unctad.org/pci
Developing countries have made notable gains since 2000.
📊Read the insight: bit.ly/insight-240
📷Get the data: stats.unctad.org/pci
November 12, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Developed economies remain far ahead in productive capacities #PCI, but progress has largely stalled since COVID-19.
Developing countries have made notable gains since 2000.
📊Read the insight: bit.ly/insight-240
📷Get the data: stats.unctad.org/pci
Developing countries have made notable gains since 2000.
📊Read the insight: bit.ly/insight-240
📷Get the data: stats.unctad.org/pci
The UNCTAD Commodity Price Index #UCPI gained 3.3% in September 2025, with a big increase in the minerals, ores and metals group (+29.8%).
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📷Get the data: stats.unctad.org/ucpi_m
📊Read the insight: bit.ly/insight-242
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November 7, 2025 at 3:07 PM
The UNCTAD Commodity Price Index #UCPI gained 3.3% in September 2025, with a big increase in the minerals, ores and metals group (+29.8%).
📊Read the insight: bit.ly/insight-242
📷Get the data: stats.unctad.org/ucpi_m
📊Read the insight: bit.ly/insight-242
📷Get the data: stats.unctad.org/ucpi_m
❓Do you know where your country’s revealed comparative advantage (RCA) lies — and how it’s shifting?
We just released 2024 RCA data and its interactive radar.
🔍Explore countries' strengths, trends & competitiveness: bit.ly/rca-radar
#RcaRadar #DataHub #Competitiveness
We just released 2024 RCA data and its interactive radar.
🔍Explore countries' strengths, trends & competitiveness: bit.ly/rca-radar
#RcaRadar #DataHub #Competitiveness
November 5, 2025 at 2:54 PM
❓Do you know where your country’s revealed comparative advantage (RCA) lies — and how it’s shifting?
We just released 2024 RCA data and its interactive radar.
🔍Explore countries' strengths, trends & competitiveness: bit.ly/rca-radar
#RcaRadar #DataHub #Competitiveness
We just released 2024 RCA data and its interactive radar.
🔍Explore countries' strengths, trends & competitiveness: bit.ly/rca-radar
#RcaRadar #DataHub #Competitiveness
World #services exports increased by 8.9% in Q2 2025, at a higher pace than in the quarter before.
- Transport +3.6%
- International travel sales +9.8%
- Other services +9.7%.
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- Transport +3.6%
- International travel sales +9.8%
- Other services +9.7%.
📊Read the insight: bit.ly/insight-232
📷Get the data: stats.unctad.org/tradeservice...
October 30, 2025 at 1:54 PM
World #services exports increased by 8.9% in Q2 2025, at a higher pace than in the quarter before.
- Transport +3.6%
- International travel sales +9.8%
- Other services +9.7%.
📊Read the insight: bit.ly/insight-232
📷Get the data: stats.unctad.org/tradeservice...
- Transport +3.6%
- International travel sales +9.8%
- Other services +9.7%.
📊Read the insight: bit.ly/insight-232
📷Get the data: stats.unctad.org/tradeservice...
In parallel with the Global Services Forum at #UNCTAD16, we present today the Trade-in-Services Statistics Information System (TiSSTAT) — a platform that helps countries close data gaps in services trade.
🗣️Live demo today 12:00pm
📍Palais des Nations (Pas Perdus), Geneva.
▶️https://bit.ly/4gReRch
🗣️Live demo today 12:00pm
📍Palais des Nations (Pas Perdus), Geneva.
▶️https://bit.ly/4gReRch
October 23, 2025 at 9:03 AM
In parallel with the Global Services Forum at #UNCTAD16, we present today the Trade-in-Services Statistics Information System (TiSSTAT) — a platform that helps countries close data gaps in services trade.
🗣️Live demo today 12:00pm
📍Palais des Nations (Pas Perdus), Geneva.
▶️https://bit.ly/4gReRch
🗣️Live demo today 12:00pm
📍Palais des Nations (Pas Perdus), Geneva.
▶️https://bit.ly/4gReRch
At the #UNCTAD16 event "Reshaping progress – moving beyond GDP for inclusive and sustainable transformation" @hickspeggy.bsky.social reminded us of the human dimension behind economic metrics.
🔗 Learn more about the event: unctad.org/unctad16/res...
#UNCTAD16 #ShapingTheFuture #BeyondGDP
🔗 Learn more about the event: unctad.org/unctad16/res...
#UNCTAD16 #ShapingTheFuture #BeyondGDP
October 23, 2025 at 7:55 AM
At the #UNCTAD16 event "Reshaping progress – moving beyond GDP for inclusive and sustainable transformation" @hickspeggy.bsky.social reminded us of the human dimension behind economic metrics.
🔗 Learn more about the event: unctad.org/unctad16/res...
#UNCTAD16 #ShapingTheFuture #BeyondGDP
🔗 Learn more about the event: unctad.org/unctad16/res...
#UNCTAD16 #ShapingTheFuture #BeyondGDP
During the #UNCTAD16 session “Reshaping Progress: Moving Beyond GDP — Inclusive and Sustainable,” Deputy Secretary-General Mary Beth Goodman @oecd-ocde.bsky.social, stressed the importance of aligning present-day decision-making with long-term sustainability goals.
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➡️ unctad.org/unctad16/res...
October 22, 2025 at 2:33 PM
During the #UNCTAD16 session “Reshaping Progress: Moving Beyond GDP — Inclusive and Sustainable,” Deputy Secretary-General Mary Beth Goodman @oecd-ocde.bsky.social, stressed the importance of aligning present-day decision-making with long-term sustainability goals.
➡️ unctad.org/unctad16/res...
➡️ unctad.org/unctad16/res...
Speaking during the #UNCTAD16 event “Reshaping Progress: Moving Beyond GDP,” Matthew Wilson, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Barbados to the UN in Geneva, called for new measures of progress.
➡️ unctad.org/unctad16/res...
#ShapingTheFuture #BeyondGDP
➡️ unctad.org/unctad16/res...
#ShapingTheFuture #BeyondGDP
October 22, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Speaking during the #UNCTAD16 event “Reshaping Progress: Moving Beyond GDP,” Matthew Wilson, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Barbados to the UN in Geneva, called for new measures of progress.
➡️ unctad.org/unctad16/res...
#ShapingTheFuture #BeyondGDP
➡️ unctad.org/unctad16/res...
#ShapingTheFuture #BeyondGDP
During the #UNCTAD16 parallel event “Reshaping Progress: Moving Beyond GDP,” our Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan emphasized the need to rethink economic success metrics.
➡️https://unctad.org/unctad16/reshaping-progress-moving-beyond-gdp-inclusive-and-sustainable
#ShapingTheFuture #BeyondGDP
➡️https://unctad.org/unctad16/reshaping-progress-moving-beyond-gdp-inclusive-and-sustainable
#ShapingTheFuture #BeyondGDP
October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
During the #UNCTAD16 parallel event “Reshaping Progress: Moving Beyond GDP,” our Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan emphasized the need to rethink economic success metrics.
➡️https://unctad.org/unctad16/reshaping-progress-moving-beyond-gdp-inclusive-and-sustainable
#ShapingTheFuture #BeyondGDP
➡️https://unctad.org/unctad16/reshaping-progress-moving-beyond-gdp-inclusive-and-sustainable
#ShapingTheFuture #BeyondGDP
Join the South–South Cooperation Forum at #UNCTAD16.
🗓️23 Oct, Geneva 10:00-13:00 CET
Explore how countries of the Global South are driving inclusive, sustainable growth through solidarity & shared solutions.
👉 unctad.org/unctad16/sou...
#ShapingTheFuture #SSC #GlobalSouth
🗓️23 Oct, Geneva 10:00-13:00 CET
Explore how countries of the Global South are driving inclusive, sustainable growth through solidarity & shared solutions.
👉 unctad.org/unctad16/sou...
#ShapingTheFuture #SSC #GlobalSouth
October 22, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Join the South–South Cooperation Forum at #UNCTAD16.
🗓️23 Oct, Geneva 10:00-13:00 CET
Explore how countries of the Global South are driving inclusive, sustainable growth through solidarity & shared solutions.
👉 unctad.org/unctad16/sou...
#ShapingTheFuture #SSC #GlobalSouth
🗓️23 Oct, Geneva 10:00-13:00 CET
Explore how countries of the Global South are driving inclusive, sustainable growth through solidarity & shared solutions.
👉 unctad.org/unctad16/sou...
#ShapingTheFuture #SSC #GlobalSouth
Join us TODAY at #UNCTAD16 for “Reshaping Progress: Moving Beyond GDP for Inclusive & Sustainable Transformation” (15:00 – 16:30, Geneva)
Progress is more than growth. It’s about well-being, equity, resilience and sustainability.
👉 bit.ly/47dikNO
Progress is more than growth. It’s about well-being, equity, resilience and sustainability.
👉 bit.ly/47dikNO
October 21, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Join us TODAY at #UNCTAD16 for “Reshaping Progress: Moving Beyond GDP for Inclusive & Sustainable Transformation” (15:00 – 16:30, Geneva)
Progress is more than growth. It’s about well-being, equity, resilience and sustainability.
👉 bit.ly/47dikNO
Progress is more than growth. It’s about well-being, equity, resilience and sustainability.
👉 bit.ly/47dikNO