Total Import and Export Value refers to the total monetary value of goods actually imported and exported by a country or region during a certain period (usually monthly, quarterly, or annually), including total imports and total exports. It is a core indicator reflecting the scale of foreign trade and the balance of payments. Usage scenarios include customs statistics, national economic accounting, trade policy formulation, corporate market analysis, and international comparisons. Notes: 1) It is usually measured in monetary units (such as USD or RMB), and the statistical basis (such as CIF or FOB) must be specified; 2) It is often interchangeable with 'foreign trade value,' but 'total import and export value' emphasizes the total volume; 3) It differs from 'trade balance,' which is the net value of exports minus imports; 4) It differs from 'import and export volume,' which is measured in physical quantities. Companies should monitor this data to assess market potential, exchange rate risk, and supply chain layout.
📝 Examples
1. According to customs statistics, China's total import and export value reached 41.76 trillion RMB in 2023, a year-on-year increase of 0.2%. (Used for macroeconomic trade data description)
2. In its annual report, the company analyzed changes in the total import and export value of major trading partners to adjust its export strategy for the following year. (Used in corporate market analysis scenarios)
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