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.
Public, reusable trade knowledge for everyone.
Profiles, sources, and standards that stay linked.
- Clear onboarding and publishing standards.
- Evidence-led templates and checklists.
- Community collaboration that compounds trust.
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.
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.
View onboardingPublishing standards
Evidence, sources, and structure.
Guidelines for research, offers, and collaboration posts.
View standardsBrand & reputation
Build authority over time.
Connect profiles, research, and community input into a durable record.
View reputation guideApply to contribute
Join the verified contributor network.
TradeDB welcomes contributors committed to evidence-led publishing.
Apply nowQuick start for businesses & operators
Build a profile that earns trust.
- 1Add certifications, markets, and capabilities to your profile.
- 2Publish case studies, offers, and verified sourcing intent.
- 3Engage in forums to build a visible reputation.
Quick start for research, policy & civic teams
Publish knowledge that compounds.
- 1Create a researcher profile with affiliations and sources.
- 2Publish datasets, briefs, and regional dossiers with citations.
- 3Collaborate with field partners (SMEs, chambers, logistics teams) to validate findings.