Overview
Singapore’s merchandise trade statistics are compiled by Enterprise Singapore from the following information submitted to Singapore Customs:
- Import and export permits submitted by traders or declaring agents;
- Data on postal packages furnished by Singapore Post Limited; and
- Statement on bunker fuel, aircraft fuel and stores supplied to non-Singapore-registered ships and aircraft furnished by shipping and aircraft agents.
The Standard International Trade Classification (SITC), Revision 4.1 is used for merchandise trade statistics from 1999, and SITC, Revision 3 for data prior to 1999.
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Singapore's Merchandise Trade Performance, 2003-2012Analysis of Singapore's merchandise trade from 2003 to 2012.
External Resources
- Metadata for Merchandise Trade
Information on the scope, methodology of merchandise trade are provided.
- Economic Survey of Singapore
Key statistics on national accounts, labour market, industrial production, merchandise trade etc. are available.
- Singapore Trade Classification, Customs & Excise Duties
Singapore adopts the 8-digit HS Codes in the ASEAN Harmonised Tariff Nomenclature
which is based on the World Customs Organisation 6-digit level HS Codes. - ASEAN – Trade in Goods by ASEAN Harmonized Tariff Nomernclature 8-digit (AHTN8)
Data on trade in goods are provided.