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
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...
Conflict in Iran Will Have Effects on Latin America and the Caribbean Throughout 2026, Even if Recent Diplomatic Advances Hold
In a new special report, ECLAC warns that the average price of oil this year will be higher than in 2025, which means that six channels of impact on t...
In a Context of Marked Geopolitical and Global Technological Rivalry, Exacerbated by U.S. Tariff Policy, Foreign Direct Investment in Latin America and the Caribbean Grew Just 1.7% in 2025
New report launched today by ECLAC offers numerous policy recommendations. The United Nations regional organization urges for taking a strategic appro...
A New Consensus on Development? The Frontiers of Economic Thinking and their Implications for Regional Development are Examined at ECLAC
International seminar brought together renowned specialists, who reflected on the challenges the region is facing in a context of profound transformat...
Publication featured
Video
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...
Contact
División Comercio internacional e integración
comercio@cepal.org