General merchandise

Published: 01.01.2013 Updated: 18.07.2023

Goods whose economic ownership is changed (exports (dispatches) and imports (arrivals) of goods) and that are not included in other specific categories.
The definition of the concept is consistent with Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual (6th edition) of the International Monetary Fund.

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