Global Business Databases

7 NTM Business Survey

TC surveys companies in developing countries about the regulatory and procedural obstacles to trade they face at home and abroad.

8 Rules Of Origin Facilitator

Rules of Origin Facilitator is the first comprehensive global online resource on tariffs, trade agreements and rules of origin designed with SMEs in mind. The tool enables you to find import duties in foreign markets applicable to your product in a few clicks, available duty savings, detailed rules of origin, and certification procedures. Rules of Origin Facilitator is a global public good accessible to all users.

9 Export Potential Map

The Export Potential Map is a free tool that turns economic analysis into practical trade information. The Export Potential Map identifies products, markets, and suppliers with (untapped) export potential and opportunities for export diversification for 226 countries and territories and 4,376 products. Export Potential Map evaluates export performance, target market demand, market access conditions, and bilateral linkages between the exporting and importing countries to provide a ranking of untapped opportunities.

10 EPing

The ePing SPS & TBT Platform facilitates tracking sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) and technical barriers to trade (TBT) measures. User can:

Browse notifications on new and updated product regulations.

Find information on trade concerns discussed in the WTO SPS and TBT committees.

Locate information on enquiry points and notification authorities.

11 I-TIP Services (WTO)

The Integrated Trade Intelligence Portal (I-TIP) provides a single-entry point for information compiled by the WTO on trade policy measures. Containing information on over 25,000 measures, I-TIP covers tariff and non-tariff measures affecting trade in goods and information on work in services, government procurement markets, regional trade agreements and the accession commitments of WTO members. It aims to serve the needs of those seeking detailed information on trade policy measures and those looking for summary information.

12 ESCAP Trade Analytics Portal (World Bank)

On this portal, you can quantify the impacts of trade-related policies, from traditional tariffs to behind-the-border measures or institutional arrangements, on bilateral trade flows (imports/exports). Moreover, based on regression results, you can determine the trade potential (get an estimated to actual trade ratio) and generate trade simulations (e.g., what would the effect be on the exports of country X if its trading partners reduce tariffs by 1%).