Sub-Regional Workshop on International Merchandise Trade Statistics Compilation and Export and Import Unit Value Indices 21 – 25 November 2016. Guam Reef & Olive Spa Resort, Tamuning, Guam NEED FOR IMTS AND XMUVI Presentation by Nilima Lal and Rens Hendriks Economic Statistician, Pacific Community Email: NilimaL@spc.int
Need for International Merchandise Trade Statistics Trade data needs for Food security Trade data needs for NCD Private sector development through trade Trade Policy Frameworks Trade as an input into National Accounts and Balance of Payments Academia and research institutions Price index ……and the list goes on
Recommendation for PICTs Merchandise trade data are needed by different users for different purposes at different levels of detail. We as producers of trade statistics need to see user needs are met in the best way possible.