Build a market shortlist with comparable product statistics, then check the shipment evidence and commercial questions that matter to your offer.
Compare markets for the same product scope and period. Keep the reporting market, trade direction, HS category and data source beside the figures. A broad category is a starting point for research, not a precise demand forecast for your model.
| Check | Record in your comparison | How to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Product scope | Description, specifications, code and version. | Confirm that the category contains your product. |
| Period | Year or months, source and available coverage. | Compare the same window; label gaps. |
| Trade size | Reported value or quantity, units and valuation basis. | Assess category scale without inferring a buyer count. |
| Partner mix | Partner-country definition and selected scope. | Investigate existing trade routes; do not infer willingness to switch suppliers. |
| Change over time | Comparable periods and consistent classification. | Investigate changes in price, volume, mix or coverage before explaining growth. |
| Company evidence | Product-matched shipment records where available. | Check whether the market shortlist can support importer research. |
The auto parts page separates 2024 HS 8708 category statistics from selected U.S. painted-rotor bill-of-lading examples displaying HS 870830. The category table helps compare its included markets; the specific shipment descriptions help frame a company research task. Their codes, periods and data types differ, so the two views should not be combined into a single product market-size estimate.
The LED lighting page uses the same distinction: annual lighting-category context alongside selected fixture shipment examples.
Trade data is one input. Check product requirements, landed costs, service capability and current customer needs before committing resources. This guide does not confirm current duties, certifications or entry requirements for a particular product.
Statistical starting point: UN Comtrade. Confirm the dataset metadata and the importing market’s relevant official requirements for your product.
Describe your product, importing market, preferred dates and the fields you need. We check the available scope before discussing delivery.
Tell us your product and target market. We will confirm available fields and dates, then share relevant record screenshots or arrange a demonstration.