Where do I find export and import data worldwide and/or trade statistics between countries?
Answer
Use Bloomberg, available on select computers in the Business Library.
- Type ECTR and hit <GO> to access Bloomberg Trade Flow.
- Tables and graphs for world trade including data on total trade, surplus/deficit trade, exports/imports and net exports.
- Time series start in 1980 and include yearly, quarterly and monthly data.
- Geographic details include geographic regions, 251 countries, and geopolitical regions such as the BRIC countries and the EU. Entries not include product details.
Look at UN Comtrade Database.
Search the IMF eLibrary.
For tariff information go to dataweb.usitc.gov.