Data Availability

COMTRADE database availability list as of 8 November 2005.

Data for most countries are available beginning 1962

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                    SITC = Standard International Trade Classification (UN)

                    S1   = SITC, Rev. 1 1962-present

                    S2   = SITC, Rev. 2   1976-present

                    S3   = SITC, Rev. 3   1988-present

                    HS   = Harmonized System (World Customs Organization)

                    H0   = HS (version 1988) 1988-present

                    H1   = HS (version 1996) 1996-present

                    H2   = HS (version 2002) 2002-present

                    x   = exports only

                    m  = imports only

                    .   = unavailable

                    %   = 2 digit HS

                    *   = 4 digit HS, limited 5 digit SITC coverage

                    #   = 3 digit SITC