Statistics on the trading of goods : user guide

The guide describes the basic methodology used for the compilation of Community statistics on the trading of goods. It also provides some information on the differences between EU statistics and those published by Member States and international organisations. This publication is aimed at the general user of these statistics and does not require a specialist background to be understood. The 2005 Edition takes into account the new Intrastat legislation, the EU enlargement and the new free dissemination policy of the European statistics.