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| Characteristics |
| Unit of measure used Data are measured in various ways, e.g. indices (an average for a reference year equal to 100), national currencies, etc. Further information is noted in country metadata. |
| Scope |
| Sector coverage Data covers the manufacturing industry. Specific information or exceptions is available at country level. Statistical population OECD countries currently utilise one or a combinations of four statistical units (i.e. enterprise, kind-of-activity unit, local unit and establishment). Specific information is noted in country metadata. |
| Concepts |
| Key statistical concept Data refer to those received by manufacturing units from domestic and foreign markets during the reference period for immediate or future delivery. Production-related services as well as consumption taxes, packaging and shipping and transportation costs are included. VAT, rebates, resales without further processing and cancellations are excluded. Specific information is available at country level. |