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Exports from one country may not always align perfectly with the imports of its trading partners.
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Interpreting [possible] Outliers in Trade Data
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Why are some converted datasets not accessible in the UI?
What is “SITC LTS”?
Why does the commodity description for some HS codes differ slightly from the official WCO version?
Trade valuation
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Mode of Transport and Trade Routes
Does UN Comtrade provide buyer/supplier-level data?
How should I interpret and use quantity data in UN Comtrade?
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How to retrieve data for “World” exports to a country in UN Comtrade?
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Which new data items have been added to UN Comtrade datasets?
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Supplementary Quantity Units
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HS 2017 code 3002.19 and HS 2022 code 3822.19
HS 2007 code 2916.36
Monetary and Non-Monetary Gold in Trade Classifications (SITC, HS)
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Why are China’s re-imports so high?
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Reported and Converted Data: Commodity Conversion Issues
Quantity unit information in detailed level data
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Exports from one country may not always align perfectly with the imports of its trading partners.
Changes in trade reporting practices of countries with colonies
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Measurement of iron trade, specifically in used cars
Leasing of aircraft – financial leasing
Hong Kong trade with China
Historical data on International Merchandise Trade Statistics (1900-1960)
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Food provided on airlines – Transportation Services
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Please refer to the following document: Methodology Guide for UN Comtrade.

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