Foreign Trade Statistics of Bangladesh 1998-1999
Bangladesh, 1998 - 1999
BANGLADESH BUREAU OF STATISTICS
Identification
idno
BGD-BBS-FTS-1998-99-v01
Title
Foreign Trade Statistics of Bangladesh 1998-1999
Subtitle
14th issue
Country
| Name | Country code |
|---|---|
| Bangladesh | BGD |
Abstract
Foreign trade statistics is a core activity of Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics and is being compiled on regular basis since 1973-74. It is classified according to harmonized commodity description and coding system. Data on imports and exports are presented at 2 to 7 digit level HS codes. Information on unit, quantity, value, country of origin by commodity following international classification and format are presented in this report. Exports and imports data by chapter, direction of trade (country) and major head of accounts and commodities are presented and are also available in computer readable form. Eight tables on imports and eight tables on exports by commodity at 2-7 digit levels are provided in the report.
For users convenience, time series and comparable data in tables similar to earlier ones are presented. Summary and key foreign trade statistics are also furnished for ready reference.
For users convenience, time series and comparable data in tables similar to earlier ones are presented. Summary and key foreign trade statistics are also furnished for ready reference.
Kind of Data
Sample survey data [ssd]
Version
Version Date
2000-02
Coverage
Universe
The import and exports of the country together with the EPZ(Export Processing Zone) exports and imports are covered in the foreign trade statistics. The entire exports and imports through various routes viz. Sea, air and land including postal are covered. The annual estimated number of trade documents (exports and imports) is around 120 to 150 thousand excluding those documents computerised by the NBR. Table below shows the number of trade returns processed by BBS for compiling the 1998-99 trade data.
Producers and sponsors
Authoring entity/Primary investigators
| Agency Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|
| BANGLADESH BUREAU OF STATISTICS | Statistics Division, Ministry of Planning |
Funding Agency/Sponsor
| Name | Abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Statistics Division | SD |
Data Collection
Dates of Data Collection (YYYY/MM/DD)
| Start date | End date |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 1999 |
Mode of data collection
Other [oth]
Data Collectors
| Name | Abbreviation | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| Statistics Division | SD | Ministry of Planning |
Data Processing
Cleaning Operations
After receiving the trade bills, entries are made in the control register and the bills are sorted out according to the date and type of trade. After sorting the documents are bound in the form of a book which is known as batch. Each batch consists of 50-60 bills covering the bills of a particular date. The batches are distributed among the coders for coding the information. The basic information, such as commodity specified by type, quantity of each commodity according to units prescribed in the I-IS, value, duty, import origin and export destination and other relevant information are coded, checked and edited properly on the documents. When coding work is completed, the value is taped from the documents. Batch totals are entered in the control register for subsequent matching with computer totals. The batches are then sent for captunng data into diskettes.
Though most tabulations arc made following Harmonized commodity description and coding system, however some selected tabulations are also made on the basis of category of goods by different exporting or importing accounts. Selected monthly tables are published in the Monthly Statistical Bulletin and other annual and monthly publications of BBS. Unless otherwise stated Foreign Trade Statistics are published on fiscal year basis i.e. July 1 to June30.
Though most tabulations arc made following Harmonized commodity description and coding system, however some selected tabulations are also made on the basis of category of goods by different exporting or importing accounts. Selected monthly tables are published in the Monthly Statistical Bulletin and other annual and monthly publications of BBS. Unless otherwise stated Foreign Trade Statistics are published on fiscal year basis i.e. July 1 to June30.
Metadata production
Document ID
DDI-BGD-BBS-FTS-1998-99-v01
Producers
| Name | Abbreviation | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| BANGLADESH BUREAU OF STATISTICS | BBS | Statistics Division, Ministry of Planning | Documentation of the study |