The performance of Asia-Pacific countries in terms of both trade and business facilitation varies greatly. However, with a few exceptions, developing countries in the region have much room for improvement. This paper evaluates the potential contribution of both trade and business facilitation measures to trade and export competitiveness, as well as the potential gains from adopting a more integrated and coherent approach to trade and business (investment) facilitation. The analysis confirms that measures aimed at reducing the behind and at-the-border cost of exporting, such as reductions in customs and port fees and charges, and improvements in transport infrastructure and logistics services, can be expected to have a significant impact on trade. A 5% reduction in the cost of moving goods from the factory floor to the deck of a ship at the nearest port is found to increase exports by 4% or more...