US import data will influence strategic decision-making as tensions between countries rise. Trade data analysis can help improve business decision-making by providing valuable information about the domestic and international markets . This data includes both domestic demand and shifts in raw materials movement. Although production estimates might not be available, trade analyses can be used for local demand estimations. This is called apparent consumption. This can include both production and exports. If the production data for domestic goods is not accurately reported from government or trade data sources, this could have an impact on the analysis. This analysis can be used for determining the country's need for a product. KNOWLEDGE ABOUT SUPPLY CHAIN In many cases, inputs from other nations are used to make the final product. You can use trade analysis to identify which countries provide bulk material and how it flows between them. For example, ...