United Arab Emirates – Snapshot of changing trade patterns

In this article we examine the changing composition and competitiveness of the UAE’s exports – excluding petroleum and gas - with a particular focus on the technological intensity of those exports. Read on for some interesting findings regarding the UAE's competitive advantage (RCA).

Are Indonesia's proposed export taxes and export bans a good idea?

Indonesia has recently extended its policy of restricting exports either via taxes or outright bans. This brief note discusses and questions the economic rationale for such a policy, and argues that alternative policies would be a better alternative.

China Trade Tracker

This report provides a snapshot of China’s trade with the world. It focuses on the key partners that China trades with and the key products and considers the evolution over time. The striking picture which emerges are the significant changes in the pattern of Chinese trade over this time period.

Evaluating Bangladesh’s FTA options and challenges

This report provides an overview of the options and implications for Bangladesh of engaging in a three different free trade areas – with China, India and Turkey. It also looks at what might be the consequences for Bangladesh as a result of an FTA being signed between the EU and India, and the EU and Vietnam.

Greek Trade Balance Improves but Overwhelmingly due to the Recession

This note considers the improvement in the Greek trade balance and argues that there is little evidence yet that the current policies of demand austerity and structural reforms are restoring Greek competitiveness. The improvement in the trade balance seems primarily driven by a significant decline in imports as opposed to an increase in exports.

TradeSift Snapshot UK-India Trade

This brief note provides a snapshot of key features of trade between the UK and India. It gives an indication of the level of analysis and output that can be very rapidly generated using TradeSift.

A quick snapshot and discussion of Gambia's trade.

This brief report provides a snapshot of the key elements of Gambia’s trade – both by product and by partner. The report was prepared in less than a morning and is another example of the speed with which analysis and output can be generated using TradeSift.

A Preliminary Investigation into the Effects of the Changes in the EU’s GSP

This report assesses the likely impact of the EU's proposed changes to its GSP regimes on developing countries. It provides a detailed assessment by country by comparing the tariff structure under the existing regime with that the countries would face under the proposed new regime.