Direction of Trade Statistics Historical (IMF)
Direction of Trade Statistics Historical (IMF) provides annual, quarterly and monthly trade data for 180 countries from 1948 to 1980.
For contemporary Direction of Trade Statistics see this separate database.
The Direction of Trade Statistics Historical database presents the value of merchandise exports and imports by trade partners, as well as area and world aggregates. Monthly, quarterly and annual trade data from 1948 to 1980 is available.
Historical DOTS data: 1948-1980.
Contemporary DOTS data: 1980 to present
A paper Guide to Direction of Trade Statistics is available at the Badia Library (STA-EE-KK). A second copy is available at the Villa San Paolo Reference Library.
Contact: Thomas Bourke at econlibrary@eui.eu