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Global Trade Analysis Project
The GTAP Data Base describes bilateral trade, production, consumption, and intermediate use of commodities and services.
About Global Trade Analysis Project
The Global Trade Analysis Project, based at Purdue University's Center for Global Trade Analysis, maintains the GTAP Data Base describing bilateral trade patterns, production, consumption and intermediate use of commodities and services. Data is supplied by a worldwide network of individuals, agencies and institutions, and contributions may be considered for future releases.
The current version must be purchased, while older versions are available free except for the preceding version. The database is updated every few years, and use should cite the associated paper in the Journal of Global Economic Analysis.
Key features
- Describes bilateral trade patterns for commodities and services
- Covers production, consumption, and intermediate use
- Provides archived versions dating back to 1993
- Offers concordances to match data to sector detail
- Accepts data contributions for consideration in future releases
- Software design permits replication of applications by others
Best for: Researchers and analysts working with bilateral trade, production, and consumption data.
Good for
- Fully documented, with sources and procedures provided for new contributions
- Maintains archived versions from 1993 through the February 2026 release
- Data supplied and reviewed by a worldwide network of contributors
Watch out for
- Current version must be purchased; the preceding version is not free
- Updated every few years rather than on a continuous schedule
Global Trade Analysis Project at a glance
- Category
- Research & Data › Economic & Financial Data
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Free
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Global Trade Analysis Project FAQ
Is the current GTAP Data Base free?
No. The current version must be purchased. Older versions are available free of charge, except for the preceding version.
How should the GTAP Data Base be cited?
Citations should reference the associated paper in the Journal of Global Economic Analysis.
How can I contribute data to GTAP?
Improvements or extensions can be made available to GTAP staff for consideration for incorporation into the next release.
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