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Data Stories: Commerce Around the World

These data visualizations help users explore supply chains and international trade.

  • By Upside Staff
  • February 2, 2022

 

Where Does That Come From?

sample of data visualization, linked to full visualization at Import Yeti 

This interactive tool allows users to explore import data for U.S. companies. Because it’s based on customs data, there are gaps and odd quirks in the data set. For example, the creator explained on Reddit that “nuclear reactor” parts are listed as the category when data is missing.

 

Import/Export

sample of data visualization, linked to full visualization at Visual Capitalist 

Here’s a simpler snapshot of the trade relationships between the U.K. and the countries of the European Union.

 

Exploring Global Trade

sample of data visualization, linked to full visualization at Observatory of Economic Complexity 

On the other hand, if you want to go much deeper into international trade data, the Observatory of Economic Complexity provides multiple types of complex interactive visualizations.


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