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THAILAND: COMPANY PERSPECTIVES –
AN ITC SERIES ON NON-TARIFF MEASURES
The International Trade Centre (ITC) surveyed
over 1,000 Thai companies to understand their
perceptions of non-tariff measures (NTMs). Overall,
38% of Thai exporters said they are affected by
burdensome NTMs. Compliance with technical
requirements, administrative hurdles relating to
obtaining certificate of origins and border clearance
procedures were cited as the key concerns of
exporters. The study also found that Thai authorities
were taking appropriate measures to address
business concerns and facilitate trade.
http://www.intracen.org/publication/NTM-Thailand/
PHILIPPINES: COMPANY PERSPECTIVES –
AN ITC SERIES ON NON-TARIFF MEASURES
Trade rules and procedures pose challenges for
73% of surveyed businesses in the Philippines,
according to ITC interviews with more than 1,000
exporters and importers. The survey results
offer the Philippine government an opportunity
to address non-tariff measures in the domestic
business environment, based on detailed analysis
of challenges across many sectors and markets.
The report recommends strengthening the interagency
National Committee on Trade Facilitation
to align and sustain trade facilitation efforts.
http://www.intracen.org/publication/NTM-Philippines/
BENIN: COMPANY PERSPECTIVES –
AN ITC SERIES ON NON-TARIFF MEASURES
(French)
Three-quarters of exporters in Benin suffer from
challenges related to NTMs, according to an ITC
survey of 360 companies. Fresh pineapples and
fruit juices are among the most affected products.
Despite strong export potential, rigorous European
Union sanitary standards and neighbouring
countries’ surcharges are hampering small
businesses. Survey results suggest streamlining
certification procedures and greater transparency
for customs formalities.
http://www.intracen.org/publication/NTM-Benin/
THE STATE OF SUSTAINABLE MARKETS 2017: STATISTICS AND EMERGING TRENDS
This second global report outlines data on area, production volume and producers for 14 major sustainability standards across products including bananas, cocoa, coffee, cotton, palm oil, soybeans, cane sugar and tea. The report is based on a partnership with the Research Institute of Organic Agriculture and the International Institute of Sustainable Development. The data can help shape decisions of policymakers, producers and businesses working to address systemic labour and environmental challenges through certified sustainable production.
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