Weakness in trade in manufactured goods among developing countries

The volume of trade in manufactured goods among developing countries represents only a small proportion of their total foreign trade. This is part of the vicious circle of dependency on markets in developed countries and the need for export earnings in stable and readily convertible currencies. The bartering of some manufactured goods among developing countries has not yet been fully exploited as a way out of old trading patterns.

1. Weakness in trade among developing countries

1. Underdevelopment of manufacturing industries
2. Trade barriers against developing countries

1. Trading among developing countries
2. Evaluating effects of world trade agreements on tariffs affecting manufactured goods

1. Weakness