UNCTAD statistics

In 2025, goods worth $9.8 trillion were exchanged between developed economies (North-North trade), whereas merchandise trade among developing economies (South-South trade) amounted to $7.2 trillion, 17.2% more than in 2024.

Over time, South-South trade has increased its share in global merchandise trade from 11% in 2000 to 28% in 2025.

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In May 2026, the UNCTAD Commodity Price Index increased by 39.3%, year on year. Annual growth in fuel prices slightly accelerated, from +47.0% in April to +49% in May, while growth in minerals, ores and metals slowed down, from +45.7% to 41.4%.

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