Other publications

Other publications related to ITC's programme on non-tariff measures

Women in Trade: New data and new insights

Women in Trade: New data and new insights

This report provides policymakers with recommendations on how to build the resilience of women-led businesses in the long term. This includes policy actions to improve the competitiveness of women-led businesses, address the barriers they face when participating in trade, and make the policy environment more gender-responsive.

World Tariff Profiles 2021

World Tariff Profiles 2021

Jointly published by ITC, WTO and UNCTAD, this annual report presents tariff-based market access conditions for goods and an overview of non-tariff measures. The special topic of this year's edition explores the use of non-tariff measures (NTMs) in international trade.

Women's Participation in Trade in Uganda

Women's Participation in Trade in Uganda

This report is based on the data from ITC business survey on women-led businesses in Uganda. It provides quality data from women-led businesses in Uganda; outlines the barriers to domestic and international trade; and provides testimonies and experience stories from Ugandan women entrepreneurs.

World Tariff Profiles 2020

World Tariff Profiles 2020

Jointly published by ITC, WTO and UNCTAD, this annual report presents tariff-based market access conditions for goods and an overview of non-tariff measures. This year’s focus is an overview of global tariff conditions on COVID-19-related medical products and medicines.

Women and Trade: The role of trade in promoting gender equality

Women and Trade: The role of trade in promoting gender equality

This report co-published the World Trade Organization and the World Bank includes a section on difficulties of women entrepreneurs based on the results of ITC's NTM Business Survey in Pakistan. (Page: 91-95)

 Tanzania’s trade in times of Covid-19: an analysis for the avocado, coffee, spices and tea sector

Tanzania’s trade in times of Covid-19: an analysis for the avocado, coffee, spices and tea sector

This trade brief summarizes the situation of past, current and future trade of Tanzania in four key sectors, taking into account the unexpected turbulences brought upon by COVID-19.

Medical Industries in Africa: A Regional Response to Supply Shortages

Medical Industries in Africa: A Regional Response to Supply Shortages

This report which includes insights from NTM Business Surveys in 19 African countries shows that Africa can position itself strategically and develop a regional response to avert future shortages of such products.

Modernizing Trade in Pakistan: Policy Reform Handbook

Modernizing Trade in Pakistan: Policy Reform Handbook

Published by the World Bank, this handbook intends to be a resource for those interested in trade policy reform, in Pakistan and elsewhere. The report incorporates results of ITC's NTM Business Survey in Pakistan.

Egypt: Import and export procedures guide

Egypt: Import and export procedures guide

This guide focuses on trade related procedures and customs requirements for the clearance of goods in Egypt. It enables economic operators to have a comprehensive overview import and export in Egypt. Available in English, French and Arabic.

Jordan: Import and export procedures guide

Jordan: Import and export procedures guide

This guide focuses on trade related procedures and customs requirements for the clearance of goods in Jordan. It enables economic operators to have a comprehensive overview import and export in Jordan. Available in English, French and Arabic.

Tunisia: Import and export procedures guide

Tunisia: Import and export procedures guide

This guide focuses on trade related procedures and customs requirements for the clearance of goods in Tunisia. It enables economic operators to have a comprehensive overview import and export in Tunisia. Available in English, French and Arabic.

Morocco: Import and export procedures guide

Morocco: Import and export procedures guide

This guide focuses on trade related procedures and customs requirements for the clearance of goods in Morocco. It enables economic operators to have a comprehensive overview import and export in Morocco. Available in English, French and Arabic.

Unlocking export opportunities for greater regional integration among Arab States

Unlocking export opportunities for greater regional integration among Arab States

This study takes stock of regional integration among LAS member countries examining regional trade complementarity and the prevalence of market frictions. It employs the ITC export potential methodology together with results of the NTM business survey.

خلق فرص تصدير لتحقيق تكامل إقليمي أكبر بين الدول العربية

خلق فرص تصدير لتحقيق تكامل إقليمي أكبر بين الدول العربية

تقيّم هذه الدراسة التكامل الإقليمي بين الدول الأعضاء في جامعة الدول العربية وكيفية تحقيق تكامل تجاري إقليمي في ضوء انتشار احتكاكات السوق. تستخدم الدراسة منهجية مركز التجارة الدولية الخاصة بفرص التصدير جنبًا إلى جنب مع نتائج مسح أعمال التدابير غير التعريفية.

 Ouvrir de nouvelles perspectives d’exportation pour une plus grande intégration régionale entre les États arabes

Ouvrir de nouvelles perspectives d’exportation pour une plus grande intégration régionale entre les États arabes

Cette étude fait le point sur l'intégration régionale entre les pays membres de la Ligue arabe en examinant la complémentarité commerciale régionale et la prévalence des frictions du marché. Elle utilise la méthodologie du potentiel d'exportation de l'ITC ainsi que les résultats des enquêtes auprès des entreprises sur les MNT.

Nepal National Sector Export Strategy: Large Cardamom

Nepal National Sector Export Strategy: Large Cardamom

Large Cardamom Export strategy (2017-2021) developed by ITC for the Government of Nepal. The strategy incorporates results of the NTM Business Survey in Nepal.

Nepal National Sector Export Strategy: Tea

Nepal National Sector Export Strategy: Tea

Tea Export strategy (2017-2021) developed by ITC for the Government of Nepal. The strategy incorporates results of the NTM Business Survey in Nepal.

Nepal National Sector Export Strategy: Coffee

Nepal National Sector Export Strategy: Coffee

Coffee Export strategy (2017-2021) developed by ITC for the Government of Nepal. The strategy incorporates results of the NTM Business Survey in Nepal.

Nepal National Sector Export Strategy: Handmade Paper and Paper Products

Nepal National Sector Export Strategy: Handmade Paper and Paper Products

Handmade Paper and Paper Products Export strategy (2017-2021) developed by ITC for the Government of Nepal. The strategy incorporates results of the NTM Business Survey in Nepal.

SME Competitiveness Outlook 2015

SME Competitiveness Outlook 2015

ITC (2015) publication arguing that small and medium-sized firms (SMEs) are the ‘missing link’ to inclusive growth. The book combines unique analysis, thought leader insights and case stories about developing country SMEs in international markets, along with 25 country profiles.

Commercial imports in Israel

Commercial imports in Israel

A step-by-step guide for SMEs and first time importers.

Commercial Imports in Palestine

Commercial Imports in Palestine

A step-by-step guide for SMEs and first time importer. Available in Arabic.

Commercial Imports in Turkey

Commercial Imports in Turkey

A step-by-step guide for SMEs and first time importer

Unlocking Markets for Women to Trade

Unlocking Markets for Women to Trade

The report shows where women-owned businesses are present, based on new ITC data, other data and case studies. It focuses on charting a roadmap to boost women's participation in trade.

Aid for Trade at a Glance 2015 - Reducing Trade Costs for Inclusive, Sustainable Growth

Aid for Trade at a Glance 2015 - Reducing Trade Costs for Inclusive, Sustainable Growth

Chapter contributed by the International Trade Centre (ITC). Joint OECD, WTO publication (2015)

Beyond tariff walls: Non-tariff hurdles in sub-Saharan Africa

Beyond tariff walls: Non-tariff hurdles in sub-Saharan Africa

Bridges Africa (2014), Trade and Sustainable Development News and Analysis on Africa. International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development (ICTSD).

Improving the business environment for trade

Improving the business environment for trade

ITC's quarterly International Trade Forum magazine looks at improving the business environment for trade and tackling non-tariff measures

A closer look at non-tariff measures in the 21st century.

A closer look at non-tariff measures in the 21st century.

World Trade Report 2012. World Trade Organization.

Business Perspectives on Obstacles to Trade: Evidence from New Survey Data

Business Perspectives on Obstacles to Trade: Evidence from New Survey Data

Published in the Global Enabling Trade Report 2012: Reducing Supply Chain Barriers. World Economic Forum

Business Perceptions of Changes in Non-Tariff Trade Measures

Business Perceptions of Changes in Non-Tariff Trade Measures

In Effective Crisis Response and Openness: Implications for the Trading System (p. 37) (2009). CEPR and the World Bank