International Trade Statistics – World Bank Data

URL: https://data.worldbank.org/topic/21
Category: Themed Directories
Tags: datasets, economics, trade
Provider: World Bank

Overview

The International Trade Statistics section of the World Bank Data site serves as a directory-style entry point to global trade‑related information and indicators. It connects users to specialized World Bank tools and resources for analyzing trade flows, trade policy, and trade‑related operations.

Features

Directory of Trade Data Tools

• World Integrated Trade Solution (WITS)
  Linked access to WITS, the World Bank’s platform for detailed trade and tariff data, trade indicators, and related analytical tools.

• TCdata360
  Linked access to TCdata360, which aggregates and visualizes trade and competitiveness data from multiple international sources.

Country/Region-Level Exploration

• Search-based navigation
  Users are prompted to use a search box to select a specific country or region when world-level data is not available.
• Contextual message for global view
  When viewing the trade topic at the “world” level, the page indicates that no aggregate data is available and directs users to select a country or region.

Projects & Operations (Trade & Integration)

Linked access to World Bank operational data related to trade and integration:

• IBRD/IDA Operations Approved by Fiscal Year
  Link to projects and operations filtered for Trade & Integration, with examples including:

  • Total approved amount (e.g., US$12.25 billion in FY2018)
  • Ability to filter by status (Active, Closed) and product lines (e.g., GU, PE)

• New and Supplemental Projects by Fiscal Year
  Link to a listing of new and supplemental Trade & Integration projects, with examples including:

  • Number of projects (e.g., 92 in FY2018)
  • Similar filtering options by status, product line, and theme code.

Featured Indicators

• Trade-related indicators
  A “Featured indicators” section highlights selected trade indicators (titles listed, data accessed through the linked tools and country/region search).

Data & Resources Hub

• Data360 search
  The page links to the broader Data & Resources (Data360) search, allowing users to discover additional trade and economic datasets across the World Bank’s data catalog.

Access & Integration

• Web-based directory interface via the World Bank Data trade topic page.
• Further access to filtering, downloads, and API-enabled data is provided through linked platforms such as WITS, TCdata360, and Data360 (as indicated by the overall World Bank data ecosystem and item description).

Pricing

No pricing information is mentioned. World Bank trade data and tools referenced on this page are typically provided as open, publicly accessible resources.