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Dataset

ECOWAS Trade Flows 2015-2024

African Development Bank Research Team Updated June 1, 2026 v2.3
Coverage
2015–2024, quarterly
Region
West Africa
Access
Open
License
CC-BY-4.0

Description

Trade flows panel data.
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Methodology

Bilateral trade values reconciled against national customs records and UN Comtrade mirror statistics; gaps interpolated using ECOWAS Statistics Division estimates.

Variables & Indicators

trade_value_usd — bilateral trade value in USD commodity_code — HS 6-digit commodity code transport_mode — air / sea / land reporter_country, partner_country

Audio Overview

TradeAfrica