Statistics on the trading of goods : user guide

The purpose of this user guide is to assist in the use and analysis of the statistics of trade in goods published by the Statistical Office of the European Communities (Eurostat). The guide describes the basic methodology used for the compilation of statistics, the role of Eurostat in the dissemination of them as well as the sources which are available to the users. It provides also some information on the differences that exist between EU statistics and those published by Member States and by other international organisations.