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TradeMap Tutorial

A complete guide to using the international trade analysis platform

1. What is TradeMap?

TradeMap is an advanced platform developed by the International Trade Centre (ITC) that provides detailed data on international trade, markets, and companies. It is an essential tool for:

  • International market analysis
  • Identifying trade opportunities
  • Competitor evaluation
  • Trade trend analysis
Note: TradeMap is used by companies, governments, and international organizations to make strategic decisions in foreign trade.

2. How to register and access

Registration Process

  1. Go to www.trademap.org
  2. Click on "Register"
  3. Fill out the form with your information
  4. Verify your email
  5. Set up your user profile
Tip: Keep your professional information handy, as it will be required to complete the registration.

3. Initial interface: selection menu

Main Navigation

The TradeMap interface is organized into main sections:

  • Country and region selection
  • Product search
  • Time period configuration
  • Advanced filters
Element Description
Origin country Select the exporting country
Destination country Select the target market
Period Define the range of years to analyze

4. Product analysis

Market Identification

To analyze potential markets:

  1. Select the product of interest
  2. Analyze the top importers
  3. Evaluate competition
  4. Examine import trends
Important: Always consider market context and existing trade barriers.

5. Country analysis

Export Portfolio

To analyze a country’s export profile:

  • Top exported products
  • Main destination markets
  • Growth trends
  • Sector competitiveness

6. Bilateral analysis

Trade Opportunities

To analyze trade relationships between two countries:

  1. Select the countries to compare
  2. Analyze trade flows
  3. Identify products with potential
  4. Evaluate trade barriers

7. Trade in services

Services Analysis

Key considerations:

  • Data available by service category
  • Limitations in data coverage
  • Methodological differences between countries
  • Less frequent updates than goods
Note: Service data tends to have a greater time lag than goods data.

8. Tips and real examples

Case Studies

Example: Export analysis of watermelons from Costa Rica

  • Identifying potential markets
  • Competitor analysis
  • Trade barrier evaluation
  • Strategic recommendations
Tip: Use charts and visualizations to present your findings effectively.

Other useful resources

📊 TradeMap 🌍 Export Potential Map 🧠 Economic Atlas 🔎 Market Finder 📈 Google Trends 🌐 EU Regions 📚 FAOLEX 📊 Statista 🇪🇸 CCE 📉 ICEX Statistics 🌍 Int. Database 📦 DataComex 🌐 UN Comtrade 🛃 Market Access Map 📑 Tax Consultations 💼 TARIC EU ⚖️ EUR-Lex 📘 Rules of Origin 🌐 Access2Markets 🏛 Junta of Castilla y León 🏢 Spanish Chamber of Commerce 📉 Country Risk 💳 Coface 💱 Payment Methods 🧭 ITA (USA)