Trade growth in 2005 to slow from record 2004 pace

Lower economic output, brought on in part by the sharp rise in oil prices, will slow world trade growth in 2005, according to WTO annual publication International Trade Statistics released on 27 October 2005. World merchandise exports are expected to grow by 6.5 per cent in 2005, markedly less than the 9 per cent growth recorded in 2004.

Press release:
http://www.wto.org/english/news_e/pres05_e/pr417_e.htm

International trade statistics 2005:
http://www.wto.org/english/res_e/statis_e/its2005_e/its05_toc_e.htm

More on International trade statistics:
http://www.wto.org/english/res_e/statis_e/statis_e.htm