Analysis Features Guide
Learn how to analyze trade data from multiple perspectives using Kouro's analysis features. Understand trends, compare countries and products, and grasp market shares.
Trend Analysis
On the dashboard or analysis page, you can check trade trends over a specific period.
Available Charts
- Line Chart: Monthly trends of export/import values
- Cumulative Chart: Annual cumulative trends
- Year-over-Year Chart: Comparison with the same period last year
Hover over the chart to see detailed values in a tooltip.
Comparative Analysis
On the analysis page, you can compare trade data of multiple countries or products side by side.
Types of Comparison
| Comparison Type | Description | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| Country comparison | Compare trade values of multiple countries | Understanding market share of major trading partners |
| Product comparison | Compare trade values of multiple HS codes | Checking export/import composition by product category |
| Period comparison | Compare data from different periods | Checking annual growth rates |
Composition Analysis
Visually check trade value composition using pie charts and treemaps.
- Export/import share by country
- Composition by product category
- Handling volume share by port
Trend Prediction (Pro Feature)
With the Pro plan, you can predict future trends using AI prediction features.
- Display predicted values based on historical data
- Anomaly detection
- Market opportunity suggestions
Numeric Metrics & Quantity Units
The analysis view lets you switch between three metrics: Value, Quantity, and Unit Price.
- Value (¥1,000): The monetary value of import/export transactions, displayed in thousands of yen (¥1,000 units).
- Quantity: The transaction quantity. Units vary by product (HS code) and are defined by the Ministry of Finance based on the nature of each commodity. For example: automobiles use "units," grains and legumes use "T (tons)," clothing and textiles use "KG (kilograms)," petroleum products use "KL (kiloliters)," and integrated circuits use "pieces."
- Unit Price (¥/unit): The trade value per quantity unit, calculated as Value ÷ Quantity. Because units differ by product, use caution when directly comparing unit prices across different products.
When you switch products in the analysis view, the quantity and unit price units update accordingly. You can also find each product's quantity unit on its HS code detail page.
Quantity Units Reference (14 types)
| Code | Unit | Notes | Typical products |
|---|---|---|---|
KG | Kilogram | kg | Machinery parts, chemicals, food, etc. |
NO | Number | pieces / units | Passenger cars (ch. 87), electronics, optical equipment |
MT | Metric ton | 1,000 kg | Coal, chemicals, waste paper (ch. 47) |
GR | Gram | g | Gold, platinum and other precious metals (ch. 71) |
GT | Gross ton | ship tonnage | Cargo ships, tankers, passenger ships (ch. 89) |
CM | Cubic meter | m³ | Logs, sawn timber (ch. 44) |
SM | Square meter | m² | Photographic plates and film (ch. 37) |
L | Liter | L | Whisky, spirits, beverages (ch. 22) |
TH | Thousand | 1,000 pieces | Integrated circuits, transistors (ch. 85) |
ST | Unit / Set | set | Heavy trucks, buses (ch. 87) |
CT | Carat | 0.2 g = 1 ct | Diamonds, emeralds and gemstones (ch. 71) |
PR | Pair | 1 pair | Footwear, gloves (ch. 64) |
M | Meter | m | Photographic film rolls (ch. 37) |
KL | Kiloliter | kL (1,000 L) | Petroleum products (ch. 27) |
Using Analysis Results
Use Cases
- • Creating market research reports
- • Evaluating market potential for new businesses
- • Analyzing existing business performance
- • Comparative analysis with competitors
- • Understanding market trends of business partners
Pro Plan Features
The Pro plan offers the following advanced analysis features:
- • Trade flow visualization on maps
- • Industry benchmark & market share analysis
- • AI prediction analysis & anomaly detection