related effects, which can complicate the analysis of economic trends. To address this, UNiDO conducts seasonal adjustment of the data when necessary, using the TRAMO/SEATS method in JDemetra+ software Currently, the base year of indices in the lIP database is 2015. If a other than ISIC Rev. 4, the national indices are converted as appro- priate. Further information on the methodology and the estimation procedure of these indices is available in [125; 126]. across the world. Trade statistics capture the physical movement economic integration and competitiveness. In principle: Imports comprise all foreign goods entering a country, including purchases of goods manufactured abroad and re-imports (i.e.