Delivery comparison
Compare report, file, platform and API delivery
The best option depends on whether the question is one-time, analytical, interactive or part of a recurring system workflow.
Evidence before access
Start with a defined scope
- 01
Specify the question
Choose the country, import or export direction, period and product scope.
- 02
Review available fields
Use a sample and its data dictionary to confirm what the dataset can support.
- 03
Select delivery
Choose an offline report, structured file, online workflow or approved API connection.
Direct answer
Can I move from a report to API access later?
Yes, subject to the applicable dataset and an approved integration scope.
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