Non-merchandise trade, including transport services (freight, shipping, etc.), most types of services (banking, insurance, tourism etc.) and investment. Français: Invisibles/Commerce Invisible Español: Invisibles, comercio de invisibles, comercio invisible

trade in services rather than tangible goods, e.g. banking, insurance, technical expertise.

trade in products that cannot be 'seen' e.g. tourism, financial services and technological 'know-how'.