The lingering aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis continues to impede global trade; this challenge is exacerbated by geopolitical conflicts that cause supply chain disruptions and heightened inflation, increasing trade costs and uncertainties. The findings of this report highlight the efforts made by the ASEAN Member States (AMS) in simplifying and digitalizing trade procedures, acknowledging the crucial role played by trade facilitation in reducing vulnerabilities in global supply chains and mitigating overall trade costs.

The outcomes of the 2023 United Nations Global Survey on Digital and Sustainable Trade Facilitation of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Member States reveal substantial and ongoing advancements in the adoption of an extensive array of trade facilitation measures that surpass the requirements set by the World Trade Organization Trade Facilitation Agreement. Notably, the survey encompasses numerous advanced measures pioneered by ASEAN as part of its commitment to implement the ASEAN Single Window Agreement (ASW).