International trade
International trade allows countries to grow beyond the capacity of their domestic markets and allow them to facilitate the flow of goods, services, and technologies that otherwise may not have been possible. The importance of international trade has grown significantly over the past decades as countries become more inter-connected. The International Trade and Integration Division of ECLAC conducts various quantitative and qualitative works aimed at strengthening the international trade agreements and policies in the region. Some of the works include studies and publications of reports regarding the region’s foreign trade and supply chain. In addition, the division also hosts various seminars and courses in promoting exports of goods and services.
Activities
Policy debate - Driving transformation: National PPP strategies for sustainable growth in Latin America and the Caribbean (during the 10th UNECE International PPP Forum)
Latin America and the Caribbean face a significant infrastructure gap that threatens progress toward sustainable development, climate resilience, and ...
An Introduction To CGE Modeling focus upon trade and tax policy
An Introduction to CGE Modeling is designed to introduce fundamental concepts and practices of tax and trade policy assessment. The primary tool used ...
News
ECLAC: Goods Exports from the Region Will Grow by 20% in 2026, and Modern Services Trade Creates Opportunities to Boost Economic Growth and Productivity
Today the United Nations Commission launched their annual report International Trade Outlook for Latin America and the Caribbean 2026.
Annual ECLAC Report Analyzes the Changes in World and Regional Trade in the New Geopolitical Landscape
The publication “International Trade Outlook for Latin America and the Caribbean 2026” will be presented at a press conference on Thursday, 15 October...
United States–Latin America and the Caribbean Trade Developments 2026
Trade between the United States and Latin America and the Caribbean continued to grow in 2025, amid differing patterns of integration and a changing p...
Commission Convened by ECLAC Presents Proposals for Latin America and the Caribbean to Thrive in the New Geopolitical Era
A report prepared by a commission co-chaired by former Presidents Michelle Bachelet of Chile and Iván Duque of Colombia upholds that the region posses...
Publication featured
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Launch of the report International Trade Outlook for Latin America and the Caribbean 2023
(English translation) Press conference to launch of the ECLAC annual report International Trade Outlook for Latin America and the Caribbean 2023, h...