Foreign Trade Statistics of Bangladesh 1989-1990
Bangladesh, 1989 - 1990
BANGLADESH BUREAU OF STATISTICS
Identification
idno
BGD-BBS-FTS-1989-90-v01
Title
Foreign Trade Statistics of Bangladesh 1989-1990
Subtitle
6th issue
Country
| Name | Country code |
|---|---|
| Bangladesh | BGD |
Abstract
The Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) has been publishing Foreign Trade Statistics (FTS) since 1976-77. This report of the FTS, is the 6th of the series. The present publication is brought out as a continuation of Foreign Trade Statistics publications programme and contains information of 1989-90. Endeavours have been made to improve the publication over the years.
In the previous reports. Foreign Trade Statistics of Bangladesh were compiled and classified on the basis of BSTC-R which is based on the SITC-R2. But the presert report is prepared on the basis.of Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding system (HS). The Customs Co-operation Council (CCC) introduced the "Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System" on 14 June, 1983. Bangladesh is a member of Customs Co-operation Council and is a signatory to this convention. It has thus become obligatory for Bangladesh to collect and publish Foreign Trade Statistics on the basis of harmonized commodity description and coding system.
I hope this publication will be found useful by the users in general, research workers planners policy makers and business community in particular. The Officers and staff of the FFS section of the Industry, Trade, Labour statistics and National Income Wing of BBS, responsible for collection and compilation of the data deserve our thanks.
Comments and suggestions on this report are welcome and will help us to improve subsequent reports of the Foreign Trade Statistics.
In the previous reports. Foreign Trade Statistics of Bangladesh were compiled and classified on the basis of BSTC-R which is based on the SITC-R2. But the presert report is prepared on the basis.of Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding system (HS). The Customs Co-operation Council (CCC) introduced the "Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System" on 14 June, 1983. Bangladesh is a member of Customs Co-operation Council and is a signatory to this convention. It has thus become obligatory for Bangladesh to collect and publish Foreign Trade Statistics on the basis of harmonized commodity description and coding system.
I hope this publication will be found useful by the users in general, research workers planners policy makers and business community in particular. The Officers and staff of the FFS section of the Industry, Trade, Labour statistics and National Income Wing of BBS, responsible for collection and compilation of the data deserve our thanks.
Comments and suggestions on this report are welcome and will help us to improve subsequent reports of the Foreign Trade Statistics.
Kind of Data
Sample survey data [ssd]
Version
Version Date
1992-05-01
Coverage
Universe
1976-77 fiscal year (July-June) was chosen as the base year mainly because
a) This was a normal year for Bangladesh in the field of foreign trade since liberation.
b) Necessary details of foreign trade data for computation of the unit price index (UPI) were not available for earlier period. Because foreign trade data were not computed for erstwhile East Pakistan separately. It had to be organised afresh by the Government of Bangladesh.
a) This was a normal year for Bangladesh in the field of foreign trade since liberation.
b) Necessary details of foreign trade data for computation of the unit price index (UPI) were not available for earlier period. Because foreign trade data were not computed for erstwhile East Pakistan separately. It had to be organised afresh by the Government of Bangladesh.
Producers and sponsors
Authoring entity/Primary investigators
| Agency Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|
| BANGLADESH BUREAU OF STATISTICS | Statistics and Informatics Division, Ministry of Planning |
Funding Agency/Sponsor
| Name | Abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Statistics and Informatics Division | SID |
Data Collection
Dates of Data Collection (YYYY/MM/DD)
| Start date | End date |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 1990 |
Mode of data collection
Other [oth]
Data Collectors
| Name | Abbreviation | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| Statistics and Informatics Division | SID | Ministry of Planning |
Data Processing
Cleaning Operations
1. Document collection
Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics has its own collection units in Chittagong and Chalna Customs Houses. The staff posted to these units collect the documents and carry them to Dhaka two or three times in every month after matching with the daily lists and Customs entry register. Land borne trade returns are directly received from the concerned land Custom stations and air borne trade returns are collected from the air freight unit. Foreign Post offices directly forward their returns to the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics.
2. Classification of commodity
The foreign trade statistics of Bangladesh are compiled and classified on the basis of the "Harmonized commodity description and coding system (HS.)" which is correlatd to the SITC-133. These classifications are arranged into 21 sections and 99 chapters, these cover all commodities of international trade. They have
given broad heading of commodity at 4 digits level and detailed description at 6 digits level. Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics has prepared the HS at 7 digits level which is adequate for need of the country.
3. Recording of quantity
The quantity, value and duty are recorded as they are shown on the trade bills and checked by the Customs officials. The weight recorded is the net weight. Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics follows Metric system for compiling and publishing of quantity of exports and imports. Missing quantity data are estimated wherever possible, on the basis of unit value calculated from Other reported items.
4. Recording of value
The BBS follows the Brussel's definition of value (BDV) for the purpose of valuation. The Brussels definition of valuation of goods have been accepted by almost all countries. The BDV was introduced in December, 1950 under the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT).
Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics records import value on CIF and export value on FOB basis
5. Partner country
Recording of imports are made by country of consignment and exports by country of last known destination.
Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics has its own collection units in Chittagong and Chalna Customs Houses. The staff posted to these units collect the documents and carry them to Dhaka two or three times in every month after matching with the daily lists and Customs entry register. Land borne trade returns are directly received from the concerned land Custom stations and air borne trade returns are collected from the air freight unit. Foreign Post offices directly forward their returns to the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics.
2. Classification of commodity
The foreign trade statistics of Bangladesh are compiled and classified on the basis of the "Harmonized commodity description and coding system (HS.)" which is correlatd to the SITC-133. These classifications are arranged into 21 sections and 99 chapters, these cover all commodities of international trade. They have
given broad heading of commodity at 4 digits level and detailed description at 6 digits level. Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics has prepared the HS at 7 digits level which is adequate for need of the country.
3. Recording of quantity
The quantity, value and duty are recorded as they are shown on the trade bills and checked by the Customs officials. The weight recorded is the net weight. Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics follows Metric system for compiling and publishing of quantity of exports and imports. Missing quantity data are estimated wherever possible, on the basis of unit value calculated from Other reported items.
4. Recording of value
The BBS follows the Brussel's definition of value (BDV) for the purpose of valuation. The Brussels definition of valuation of goods have been accepted by almost all countries. The BDV was introduced in December, 1950 under the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT).
Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics records import value on CIF and export value on FOB basis
5. Partner country
Recording of imports are made by country of consignment and exports by country of last known destination.
Metadata production
Document ID
DDI-BGD-BBS-FTS-1989-90-v01
Producers
| Name | Abbreviation | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| BANGLADESH BUREAU OF STATISTICS | BBS | Statistics and Informatics Division, Ministry of Planning | Documentation of the study |