External trade in services (RA-0692)

The purpose of the survey is to collect data for analysis of Norwegian enterprises' economic relations with abroad. Such information on Norwegian enterprises' economic relations with other countries is crucial for Norway's balance of payments, and to meet national and international reporting obligations to institutions as The Central Bank of Norway, Eurostat, IMF, OECD, and the UN.

The survey results will be included in the foreign balance of payments and the national accounts. The statistics is used by public institutions and politicians when negotiating trade agreements. Private sector uses the statistics to identify new markets, evaluate market developments, and future planning. The statistics is also used by media, researchers, students and trade organizations.