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Comext is a statistical database on trade of goods managed by Eurostat, the Statistical Office of the European Commission. It is an important indicator of the performance of the European Union (EU) economy, because it focuses on the size and the evolution of imports and exports. == Introduction == International Trade Trade statistics follow the value and the quantity of goods exchanged between the Member States of the EU (intra-EU trade) and between the Member States and third countries (extra-EU exchanges) They constitute the official source of information on the imports, exports and the trade balance of the EU, its Member States and the euro zone. Data Statistics relating to the international trade represent an important source of data for many decision makers of the public and private sectors on national or international levels. Examples : # Inform multilateral and bilateral negotiations within the framework of the common trade policy # Define and implement anti-dumping policy # Evaluate the progress of the Single Market or the integration of EU economies # Carry out market research by businesses and define their commercial strategy # Compile balance of payments statistics and national accounts Data collection Traditionally, customs records are the main source of statistical data on international trade. Following the adoption of the Single Market on 1993, customs formalities between Member States were removed, and so a new data collection system, Intrastat, was set up for intra-EU trade. In the Intrastat system, intra-EU trade data are collected directly from trade operators, which send a monthly declaration to the relevant national statistical administration. Information on extra-EU and intra-EU trade is collected monthly by Member States. External trade data are subject to frequent revisions, as a consequence of errors, omissions or – particularly with the Intrastat system – late declarations by information providers. When data for the latest period are released, revised data for previous periods are also made available. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Comext」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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