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 Strategies for better XMPIs Presentation by Rens Hendriks Economic Statistician, Pacific Community Email: NilimaL@spc.int
Strategies for improving XMPIs Lobby with customs colleagues for improved data validation at the source Where possible, apply finer levels of stratification for the UVIs Use deletion routines for unusual price changes Compile hybrid indices Use targeted establishment based surveys to fill gaps in coverage and for sectors where trade is dominated by just a couple of companies Use global and mirror price indices