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TradeDB Documentation

The open record of global trade, documented and trusted.

TradeDB.org exists to create the open record of global trade. We make trade knowledge accessible, structured, and verifiable so businesses, institutions, and public-interest teams can collaborate with confidence.

Open record

Public, reusable trade knowledge for everyone.

Structured access

Profiles, sources, and standards that stay linked.

What you will get
  • Clear onboarding and publishing standards.
  • Evidence-led templates and checklists.
  • Community collaboration that compounds trust.
Audience

Built for businesses of every size, procurement and sourcing teams, logistics and trade finance, regulators, policymakers, researchers, NGOs, media, and data teams who need reliable records.

SMEsEnterprisesProcurementLogisticsTrade FinanceRegulatorsPolicyAcademiaNGOsMediaData Teams

Documentation map

Choose the guide that matches your role.

Onboarding guide

Set up profiles and credibility signals.

Step-by-step checklists for businesses, analysts, policy teams, and partners.

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Publishing standards

Evidence, sources, and structure.

Guidelines for research, offers, and collaboration posts.

View standards

Brand & reputation

Build authority over time.

Connect profiles, research, and community input into a durable record.

View reputation guide

Apply to contribute

Join the verified contributor network.

TradeDB welcomes contributors committed to evidence-led publishing.

Apply now

Quick start for businesses & operators

Build a profile that earns trust.

  1. 1Add certifications, markets, and capabilities to your profile.
  2. 2Publish case studies, offers, and verified sourcing intent.
  3. 3Engage in forums to build a visible reputation.

Quick start for research, policy & civic teams

Publish knowledge that compounds.

  1. 1Create a researcher profile with affiliations and sources.
  2. 2Publish datasets, briefs, and regional dossiers with citations.
  3. 3Collaborate with field partners (SMEs, chambers, logistics teams) to validate findings.

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