Definition

The data shown here refer to total OECD imports and exports and show merchandise trade both within the OECD area and with countries in the rest of the world. The definitions of merchandise imports and exports are explained under "Trade in goods".

NAFTA is the North American Free Trade Area and consists of Canada, Mexico and the United States. OECD Asia and Oceania includes Australia and New Zealand as well as Japan and Korea. Non-OECD America covers the Caribbean, South America and Central America, except Mexico. Non-OECD Asia covers Central Asia, China, the Indian sub continent and South East. Middle East covers the Gulf Arabian Countries, Iran, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, the occupied Palestinian territory and the Syrian Arab Republic.

For more statistics on economic, environmental and social issues visit online the OECD Factbook 2010.