With the exception of 2009, the value of world trade fell more sharply in dollar terms last year than in any other year during the past two decades. However, this was largely due to the slump in commodity prices. The volume of world trade actually increased, albeit at a relatively slow pace. Early indicators, such as the PMIs and Baltic Dry Index, suggest that trade growth remained sluggish at the start of this year.
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