# Trade Statistics

*Last updated: 2026-06-26*

> Trade statistics are the systematic collection and analysis of cross-border transactions covering both goods and services, measured in volume and value.

Trade statistics are the systematic collection and analysis of cross-border transactions covering both goods and services, measured in volume and value. National statistical offices, customs authorities, and organisations such as the WTO, Eurostat, and central banks compile and publish these datasets in standardised time series. The data underpin trade balance analysis, tariff negotiations, and economic policy, while freight forwarders and shippers rely on them for supply chain strategy and market assessment. Unlike customs statistics—derived solely from customs declarations for goods—trade statistics also encompass service trade flows and balance-of-payments adjustments.

**Source:** [https://www.wto.org/english/res_e/statis_e/statis_e.htm](https://www.wto.org/english/res_e/statis_e/statis_e.htm)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Trade Statistics |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 89 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-26 |
| Source | https://www.wto.org/english/res_e/statis_e/statis_e.htm |

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