The document, which is produced every year by the entity, provides a comprehensive overview of the state of world trade and key statistics, information that is useful for making business decisions in the region.
The WTO makes this information available to anyone who wants to see it. The data can be downloaded from the website www.wto.org / statistics.
A statement released by the organization notes: "this set of information consists of the 2011 edition of the annual publications of international trade statistics, business profiles and world tariff profiles, and an update of the WTO’s statistical database as well as other data sources. "
Source: World Trade Organization
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