Administrative data sources in the production of official statistics – International trade

• Merchandise imports and exports

Merchandise imports and exports

International merchandise trade

Statistics Canada uses the following international merchandise trade data:

• classification, value and quantity of merchandise traded
• place of origin, export or destination
• port, province and mode of transport.

Statistical programs using these data for statistical and research purposes only:

• Canadian International Merchandise Trade (Customs Basis)
• Canadian International Merchandise Trade (Balance of Payments Basis)
• International Merchandise Trade Price Index
• Trade by Importer Characteristics - Goods (TIC)
• Trade by Exporter Characteristics - Goods (TEC)

Personal information is not included in these data.