General

Import and export data is a commercial information that foreign traders are concerned about, but many people only know that import and export data is important, but do not know where to look at import and export data.

1、 What are the import and export data platforms? Where to check?

1. China Customs Official Website

At present, macro statistical data of the customs are regularly released for free on the official website of the Chinese Customs, the Customs Statistics Information Network. If more detailed and in-depth data services are needed, they can be consulted at the Customs Statistics Consulting Room, a specialized department of the General Administration of Customs that provides statistical consultation to the society.

2. China Ministry of Commerce - Country Data

On the website, trade newsletters are published monthly, displaying the total bilateral trade volume, such as total exports and total imports; Trade reports are released quarterly/annually, publishing detailed trade data and bilateral trade data for the country. Public data includes links to public data resources in various countries, such as the country's statistical bureau, central bank, Ministry of Commerce, customs, etc. However, the website of the Ministry of Commerce is relatively slow to update and does not include detailed importers and exporters, only the total number of macro foreign trade data.

3. Huacheng Chuangzhi Customs Data

Support three search methods: product keywords, company name, and HS code. Users can click the "Accurate Search" button on the right side of the search box to filter search criteria, such as locking in the country where potential customers are located; Select the transaction date; Choose whether the potential customer is a purchaser or supplier; Or refine search results based on options such as data source country and shipping data.

2、 The role of querying import and export data for foreign trade enterprises

In international trade, it is important to understand the foreign trade data of both parties. For the foreign trade industry, foreign trade data is one of the most valuable data, which allows enterprises to understand their market situation from multiple aspects. Therefore, in the era of Big data, the use of foreign trade data has gradually become a way for foreign trade enterprises to improve their competitiveness.

However, many foreign traders may have doubts about the role of foreign trade data. Does it have any impact on foreign trade?

Today, the editor will talk to you about the role and usage of import and export data.

（1） The role of foreign trade data

1. Analyze target markets through foreign trade data;

2. Understand industry market information and grasp trends;

3. Understand and grasp the changes and needs of the industry;

4. Understand the stage of the target market: embryonic, developmental, mature, and declining;

（2） The specific role of analyzing foreign trade data

Enterprises can understand and judge their own situation and strength in the market by analyzing foreign trade data:

1. Guide enterprises to develop procurement plans and arrangements;

2. Reduce the occupation of inventory funds;

3. Reduce inventory;

4. Master the true purchasing status of the buyer. Import and export data plays a huge and valuable role both in itself and for enterprises. It can not only help enterprises analyze the market and provide guidance, but also be used to develop overseas customers.