LibGuides: Financial Data Databases: UN Comtrade

About this database

The United Nations Comtrade （ UN Comtrade）database aggregates detailed global annual and monthly trade statistics by product and trading partner for use by governments, academia, research institutes, and enterprises. Data compiled by the United Nations Statistics Division covers approximately 200 countries and represents more than 99% of the world's merchandise trade. Information can be extracted in a variety of formats, including API developer tools for integration into enterprise applications and workflows. Subscribers receive access to additional functionality to improve efficiency and specificity.

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More than 200 countries and territories provide their official annual merchandise trade data to the United Nations Statistics Office every year, covering 99% of global merchandise trade, which truly reflects the trend of international merchandise flows.

Access method: Access is provided through UN Comtrade System, individual registration is required.

Concept： Trade

Region： Global

Documentation and manuals

Please visit comtrade.un.org and follow the instructions to register. For more information on how to use the platform, please see the New Comtrade User Guide at https://unstats.un.org/wiki/display/comtrade/New+Comtrade+User+Guide or the manual below.

UN Comtrade User Guide (English)