Imported food market research starts by comparing product, origin country, importer and import-price data on the same date range and units. In TAAMs, review public summaries first, then use detailed search after sign-in to examine the transaction flow.
Reference data
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Step 1 | Set the product and origin country, then align the period and units |
| Step 2 | Separate declaration counts from import values and unit prices |
| Step 3 | Review leading importers, exporters and recent changes |
| Step 4 | Record the source, reference date and aggregation limits |
Comparing one axis at a time reduces errors from mixing values with different periods and units.
Data limitation: Public summaries are a starting point for market assessment. They do not include individual contracts, inventory or price-negotiation terms.
Source: TAAMs data guide, compiled by TAAMs.