OECD Release, 25/01/2010

International trade statistics: trends in third quarter 2009

27/01/10 - Merchandise trade volumes of the Group of seven (G7) countries grew in third quarter of 2009, after stabilising in the second, but still was significantly below the levels of 2008.

A. Volume growth of Merchandise Trade (customs-based data)

Exports from G7 countries grew 5.0% quarter-on-quarter and imports were up 4.1% in the third quarter of 2009. Year-on-year, exports were down 17.5%, while imports were 14.6% lower etc.

G7 includes France, Germany, Italy, Japan, United Kingdom, United States, and Canada.