Survey at a glance
Purpose
The information collected from the Monthly Inquiry for Index of Import Prices (IPI) is used to compile the Import Price Indices, which are a series of economic indicators that measure the price movement of goods imported into the UK.
They help monitor and measure inflation and are used in compiling the National Accounts.
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Selection Criteria - UK trading businesses registered for VAT and/or PAYE
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Population - All UK manufacturing businesses that record import activity with HM Revenue & Customs
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Sample - Approximately 2,500
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Frequency - Monthly
Where is the data published?
The Import Price Indices are published by ONS as part of the Producer Price Indices.
