Multi HS4 comparison:
Substitution analysis
In traditional trade reporting, data is often locked within its specific classification. If you want to analyze the "Total Meat Market" in Japan for 2024, you are typically faced with a frustrating choice: Compare at the HS2 level (which is too broad and includes offal, poultry, and rabbit) or manually aggregate data from multiple HS4 categories.
The "meat comparison" problem
Currently, most systems cannot display HS 0201, 0202, and 0203 in a single, unified graph. To see how much frozen beef (0202) is being substituted by fresh pork (0203) due to rising prices or currency fluctuations, a researcher would have to:
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Search and download data for HS 0201.
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Search and download data for HS 0202.
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Search and download data for HS 0203.
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Manually merge these datasets in Excel to create a comparative visual.
The JapanTradeStatistics advantage
Our upcoming feature eliminates this manual labor by allowing users to bridge the gap between HS4 codes instantly.
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Unified visualization:
Place different 4-digit codes (e.g., 0201 vs. 0202 vs. 0203) on the same axis to visualize market share shifts in real-time. -
Custom Grouping:
Create your own "Meat basket" or "Plastic category" by selecting specific HS4 codes that matter to your business, rather than being forced to use the rigid, pre-defined government chapters. -
Strategic Insights:
Quickly identify if a dip in one category (like chilled beef) is being offset by a spike in another (like frozen beef), providing a true 360-degree view of the Japanese import market.
JapanTradeStatistics is just better
While other systems force you to look at one product code at a time, JapanTradeStatistics lets you see everything at once. We don't just give you a list of numbers; we give you the full story so you can make smarter buying and selling choices
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