Conversion factors for OECD merchandise trade statistics

Source: OECD International Trade by Commodity Statistics (updated continuously)  - Conversion factors are used to convert ITCS data from national currencies into United States dollars. The conversion factors are the rates provided to the UNSD either by the country concerned or compiled by the IMF. Trade conversion factors are weighted monthly or quarterly exchange rates, the weights being the corresponding monthly or quarterly values of imports and exports.

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