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Changing patterns of agrifood trade: the rising importance of developing countries

Year of publication 2021

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 2p.

Author Poonyth, D.

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Policy brief

ISBN 978-92-5-135146-8

Series title Trade policy briefs

Series number 48

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) This policy brief analyses trends in agrifood trade globally and by country group, with a focus on trade patterns of developing countries.

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Poonyth, D. 2021. Changing patterns of agrifood trade: the rising importance of developing countries. Trade policy briefs, no. 48. Rome, FAO.

https://doi.org/10.4060/cb7272en

Language English

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