1. Sub-Regional Workshop on International Merchandise Trade Statistics Compilation and Export and Import Unit Value Indices 21 – 25 November Guam Reef & Olive Spa Resort, Tamuning, Guam Strategies for better XMPIs Presentation by Rens Hendriks Economic Statistician, Pacific Community

2. Strategies for improving XMPIs
Lobby with customs colleagues for improved data validation at the source
Where possible, apply finer levels of stratification for the UVIs
Use deletion routines for unusual price changes
Compile hybrid indices
Use targeted establishment based surveys to fill gaps in coverage and for sectors where trade is dominated by just a couple of companies
Use global and mirror price indices