This report analyzes how artificial intelligence (AI) can transform trade facilitation in Asia and the Pacific by improving compliance, document processing, and risk management to help reduce costs and boost efficiency.
Trade facilitation is entering a new phase as AI reshapes global trade processes. This report examines the evolving role of AI in trade facilitation in Asia and the Pacific, highlighting applications across the trade value chain and assessing adoption levels. It also identifies key barriers and challenges and discusses policy priorities to leverage AI- driven digitalization to support more efficient, resilient, and adaptive trade facilitation systems.