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Q.How Internal Trade and International Trade differ?

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Internal (home) trade takes place within a country; international (foreign) trade takes place across national borders. This TS Intermediate 2nd-year Commerce 5-mark answer gives the point-wise distinctions.

Meaning

Internal trade (also called home or domestic trade) is the buying and selling of goods and services within the geographical boundaries of a single country. International trade (foreign or external trade) is the exchange of goods and services between two or more countries, and includes exports, imports and entrepôt trade.

Differences between Internal Trade and International Trade

BasisInternal (Home) TradeInternational (Foreign) Trade
AreaWithin the boundaries of one countryBetween two or more countries
CurrencyOnly the home currency is usedDifferent currencies; foreign exchange involved
DistanceGoods move short distancesGoods move long distances across borders
RestrictionsFew legal restrictionsCustoms duties, tariffs, quotas and licences apply
DocumentsFew and simple documentsMany documents (bill of lading, letter of credit, etc.)
TransportMainly road and railMainly sea and air
RiskComparatively low riskHigher risk (transit, exchange-rate, political)
Language/customsCommon language and trade customsDifferent languages, laws and trade customs
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