The detailed food and agriculture trade data collected, processed and disseminated by FAO according to the standard International Merchandise Trade Statistics Methodology (IMTS) are directly submitted by the national authorities to FAO or received via international or regional partner organizations.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) collects, processes, and distributes comprehensive food and agricultural trade statistics based on the IMTS standard. These statistics are provided directly by national governments to FAO or obtained via partnerships with other countries or regions.