5. International Merchandise Trade Statistics
Author: Mr. Eduardo Valdivia-Velarde and Ms. Tamara Razin
Language:
English
Keywords:
M&G; economy; transaction; goods; enterprise survey; net acquisition; investment fund; balance of payments; financing transaction; incurrence of liability; Foreign direct investment; Income; Securities; Insurance; Currencies; Global; Africa; goods transaction; balance of payments compiler; balance of payments goods series; duty-free goods; measure quantity; Imports; Exports; Trade systems; Customs unions; Trade in goods

Abstract

5.1 International merchandise trade statistics (IMTS) measure quantities and values of goods that, by moving into or out of an economy, add to or subtract from a nation’s material stock of goods. IMTS are compiled from report forms or from electronic transmissions sent by importers and exporters (or their agents) to the customs and excise agency or to the IMTS compiler, which in many cases would be the statistical agency. Balance of payments compilers in most economies rely on IMTS to compile the goods item in the balance of payments, and in some economies it is used in compiling other items in balance of payments accounts as well.

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Cover Balance of Payments Manual, Sixth Edition Compilation Guide
Balance of Payments Manual, Sixth Edition Compilation Guide
Author: Mr. Eduardo Valdivia-Velarde and Ms. Tamara Razin
ISBN:
9781484312759
ISSN:
2663-3744
Publication Date:
08 Dec 2014
Publisher:
International Monetary Fund
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5089/9781484312759.069
Pages:
634