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URUNET is a 40-gigabyte foreign trade database. This database enables users to visualize trade activity in selected countries, facilitating complex business decisions in order to enhance market opportunities.
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2) What specific data does URUNET provide? |
Via URUNET, it is possible to access: product price, country of origin, shipment quantity, net and brut weight, freight value and insurance, taxes charged, and firms' names. |
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3) What is original source of URUNET data? |
The information provided is by the Customs Office for each respective country.
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4) What type historical information does URUNET contain? |
The following country archives are available:
- Argentina/Chile/Uruguay since 1996
- Brazil since 1997
- Peru since 2000
- Colombia since 2001
- Paraguay since 2004
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5) How often is the database updated? |
The frequency at which the database is updated is a function of the country and is based upon the following routine:
- Argentina -- daily
- Brazil -- every 2 months
- Chile -- every 2 months
- Colombia -- every 2 months
- Peru -- every 2 months
- Paraguay -- every month
- Uruguay -- daily
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6) Is it possible to substantiate the figures provided by URUNET? |
No, since the source used is the original source (Customs) that collects these data.
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7) How many different types or combinations of inquires are there? |
There are more than 30 different possible inquires available, including product, company and country.
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8) Is it possible to determine which products are traded by a specific firm? |
The only country that does not provide company information is Brazil. |
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9) Is it possible to determine the value of the merchandise traded? |
Depending on the country, it is possible to access prices for FOB and CIF. Argentina, however, provides fairly detailed billing information.
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10) Is it possible to determine the products' origination or destination? |
Yes, freight origin and destination are always provided.
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11) Is it possible to view the details of the brands and models of each shipment? |
It is possible to see brand information for Argentina, Chile, and Paraguay. For the other countries, a description of the merchandise is provided.
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12) Is it possible to view the ranking of exportation/importation per country? Per product? |
Yes, the only exception being Brazil.
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