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United Nations Comtrade The United Nations Comtrade database, compiled by the United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD) offers scholars and commerce professionals over 1,858 records of annual merchandise trade statistics for approximately 200 countries and regions representing more than 95% of the world's trade volume. Contents are continuously updated with an average of 175 country statistical periods added to the database each year. UN Comtrade offers its users several query options for data extraction as well as advanced API developer tools enabling institutions to embed UN Comtrade within their institutional infrastructure. Premium account holders are capable of personalizing their account settings and queries even further, thus allowing for increased efficiency and specificity in their data extracting activities. All UN Comtrade subscribers have access to the UN Comtrade Knowledge Base section which contains a collection of useful articles, reference materials, forums and a comprehensive user guide. In addition, users may send any questions regarding the database to UNSD's help line at comtrade@un.org. Lately, UNSD has launched UN Monthly Comtrade, which offers worldwide trade statistics and analysis for a specific month. UN Comtrade Plus, an advanced, upgraded version of UN Comtrade, is in advanced development stages and is expected to be launched shortly. Try UN Comtrade for FREE at: http://comtrade.un.org/db/default.aspx For any further questions regarding subscription to UN Comtrade, discounts, licensing, etc. contact us at subscriptions@un.org.
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