The growth in international trade has come from an increase in the international sale of goods but not services.

International Sale of Goods

Pertains to a commercial transaction that crosses national boundaries, governed by specific legal frameworks like the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG).

Goods But Not Services

A classification that refers to tangible commodities or physical items that are bought, sold, or traded, excluding intangible offerings such as services.

Trade Growth

An increase in the exchange of goods and services between countries, often measured by the rise in exports and imports.