International trade appears straightforward from the outside. A product crosses borders and money is exchanged. But for every good trade decision, there is one impotent force lurking silently behind the curtain. That solution is reliable trade numbers.
Trade data tells a story what is crossing borders, who is buying, who sells, and how frequently. Correct information that is easy to understand makes for better decisions. Strong businesses, even when they are wrong or incomplete, struggle.
This blog details the importance of good trade data to enhance international trade performance, in plain language, with real world examples and a pragmatic approach.