E-Learning Course on Statistics of International Trade in Services Main goals of the course are to enhance the capacity of trade statisticians to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations as contained in the Manual on Statistics of International Trade in Services 2010 (MSITS 2010); to define best possible data sources; to set up or enforce collection systems; and to strengthen statistical production processes.
Regional Workshop on Integrating Business and Trade Statistics The workshop aims to raise awareness on the needs and usefulness of linking business and trade statistics, and build capacities in linking methods for integrating business statistics with international trade statistics on goods and services
International Workshop on Updated Recommendations in the Trade Statistics Manuals - IMTS 2026 and MSITS 2026 This workshop is aimed at preparing for the implementation of the updated trade statistics manuals (IMTS 2026 and MSITS 2026) and the Handbook on Integrating Business and Trade Statistics (HIBTS). The revised trade manuals are expected to be completed by the end of this year and submitted to the United Nations Statistical Commission for consideration in 2026.
Organized jointly by UNSD, UN Trade and Development and WTO 3 March - 13 April 2025 The main goals of the course are to enhance statisticians' ability to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS, define best possible data sources, set up adequate (or enforce existing) collection systems, and enhance statistics compilation and production processes.
Compilers Guide for MSITS 2010 The Compilers Guide for the Manual on Statistics of International Trade in Services 2010 provides practical advice to support the implementation of MSITS 2010, good practices, and country examples.
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Methodology The Trade Statistics Branch of the United Nations Statistics Division is responsible for the development and maintenance of the methodological guidelines on International Merchandise Trade Statistics (IMTS), SITS (Statistics of International Trade in Services), Tourism Statistics, Distributive Trade Statistics (DTS) and Basic Economic Statistics including Statistical Business Register (BES). Furthermore, it manages and maintains related international classifications including the Standard International Trade Classification (SITC), Broad Economic Categories (BEC) and their related correspondence tables. As part of this work several surveys of national practices in various topics have been conducted. Latest international standards: IMTS, SITS, IRTS and IRDTS Latest compilation guidelines: IMTS, SITS, IRTS and IRDTS More information: IMTS, MSISTS, Tourism, Distributive Trade Statistics
Data UNSD collects, compiles and disseminates detailed trade data (by commodity/services category and by trading partner) for both merchandise trade and trade in services. UN Comtrade and UN ServiceTrade, data dissemination system, offer free-access to official trade statistics as reported by countries/areas. To reduce reporting burden, data collection activities are coordinated through the Inter-Agency Task Force on International Trade Statistics by ensuring that there is no duplication in data request and collected data are shared among its members. Both UN Comtrade and UN ServiceTrade provide not only fully flexible query and strong data extraction capabilities but also essential data analysis features. Data collection: IMTS and SITS
Capacity Building The Trade Statistics Branch of the United Nations Statistics Division is active in technical cooperation, in collaboration with other international organizations, with many data compilers from central banks, national statistical offices, customs administrations and other relevant agencies around the world through seminars/workshops and country projects. Regional workshops normally focus on compilation guidance and explanation of international recommendations. Recent seminars/workshops on international trade and tourism statistics, which were organized in large part by UNSD. Legacy pages: Merchandise, Services
Coordination - Task Team on International Trade Statistics The Task Team on International Trade Statistics (TT-ITS) under the UN Committee of Experts on Business and Trade Statistics (UNCEBTS) aims to provide the strategic vision, direction and coordination for the methodological development and implementation of the recommendations on international trade statistics in national, regional and international statistical systems; revise and update the recommendations on the compilation of international trade statistics and other methodological documents on international trade statistics; promote the development of databases on international trade statistics; promote the implementation of the recommendations on the compilations of international trade statistics, including e-learning training programmes on international trade statistics; and promote the use of international trade statistics in policy formulation.
Friend of the Chair Group on International Trade and Economic Globalization was created by UN Statistical Commission in 2013 (Decision 44/106 in E/2013/24) to prepare a concept paper on the scope and content of the framework for measuring economic globalization and coordinating the various international working groups.
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E-Learning Course on Statistics of International Trade in Services Virtual 15 September - 26 October 2025 Main goals of the course are to enhance the capacity of trade statisticians to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations as contained in the Manual on Statistics of International Trade in Services 2010 (MSITS 2010); to define best possible data sources; to set up or enforce collection systems; and to strengthen statistical production processes. Furthermore, the course would raise awareness of SITS and its concepts, enhance statisticians’ capacity, and help them to better understand the MSITS 2010.
Regional Workshop on Integrating Business and Trade Statistics Santiago, Chile 9 – 11 September 2025 The workshop aims to raise awareness on the needs and usefulness of linking business and trade statistics, and build capacities in linking methods for integrating business statistics with international trade statistics on goods and services
International Workshop on Updated Recommendations in the Trade Statistics Manuals - IMTS 2026 and MSITS 2026 Muscat, Oman 14 – 16 April 2025 This workshop is aimed at preparing for the implementation of the updated trade statistics manuals (IMTS 2026 and MSITS 2026) and the Handbook on Integrating Business and Trade Statistics (HIBTS). The revised trade manuals are expected to be completed by the end of this year and submitted to the United Nations Statistical Commission for consideration in 2026.
TrainForTrade E-Learning Course on International Merchandise Trade Statistics Online 3 March - 13 April 2025 The main goals of the course are to enhance statisticians' ability to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS, define best possible data sources, set up adequate (or enforce existing) collection systems, and enhance statistics compilation and production processes. More events and workshops
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Select language Toggle Dropdown International Merchandise Trade Statistics: Concepts and Definitions 2010 (IMTS2010) International Merchandise Trade Statistics: Concepts and Definitions 2010 (IMTS2010) is intended to provide recommendations that are globally applicable and operational. The conceptual framework of IMTS 2010 reflects both the multipurpose nature of these statistics and concern for availability of the adequate data sources and data-compilation procedures. IMTS 2010 follows an integrated approach to economic statistics, including the use, as applicable,of common concepts, definitions, classifications and data-compilation strategies.
Select language Toggle Dropdown Online Wiki IMTS2010 Compilers Manual The IMTS2010 Compilers Manual contains detailed explanation of certain recommendations and provides practical guidance for compilers by describing good or best practices applicable under different circumstances. The Manual promotes the adherence to good practices and recommends specific solutions to compilation issues related to international merchandise trade statistics.
Select language Toggle Dropdown Manual on Statistics of International Trade in Services 2010 (MSITS 2010) The Manual on Statistics of International Trade in Services 2010 (MSITS 2010) addresses the needs of a variety of producers and users of such statistics. While it is primarily a guide for statistical compilers, it is also a useful tool for governments and international organizations that use statistical information in connection with international negotiations on trade in services. Furthermore, it can aid enterprises and others that need to monitor developments in international services markets.
Select language Toggle Dropdown Online Wiki Compilers Guide for the Manual on International Trade in Services 2010 The Compilers Guide serves the purpose of harmonizing and improving the ways in which statisticians at the national level collect, compile and disseminate trade in services statistics. The Guide provides the international statistical community with guidelines, best practices, case studies, and practical advice on the compilation of the trade in services statistics. (责任编辑:) |