Sweden vs United States: Time to import (days)
Time to import (days) over time
- Sweden
- United States
How they compare
Sweden currently reports 6 DB06-15 methodology against 5.4 DB06-15 methodology in United States, a difference of 0.6 DB06-15 methodology.
That makes Sweden's figure about 1.1 times United States's.
Across all 10 years both countries report, Sweden has been ahead every year.
Sweden ranks 173rd and United States ranks 176th of 181 countries.
Sweden has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Sweden | United States | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 DB06-15 methodology | 5 DB06-15 methodology | 1 DB06-15 methodology | Sweden |
| 2010s | 6 DB06-15 methodology | 5.16 DB06-15 methodology | 0.84 DB06-15 methodology | Sweden |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher time to import (days), Sweden or United States?
- Sweden, at 6 DB06-15 methodology against 5.4 DB06-15 methodology in United States as of 2014.
- What is the difference in time to import (days) between Sweden and United States?
- 0.6 DB06-15 methodology, with Sweden ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Sweden and United States?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2014.
- How do Sweden and United States rank globally for time to import (days)?
- Sweden ranks 173rd and United States ranks 176th of 181 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- The World Bank, published as Time to import (days) (DB06-15 methodology). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The time to import records the time associated with importing a standardized cargo of goods by sea transport through 4 predefined stages: document preparation; customs clearance and inspections; inland transport and handling; and port and terminal handling. It is calulcated in calendar days. The time calculation for each of the 4 predefined stages starts from the moment the stage is initiated and runs until it is completed. Fast-track procedures applying only to certain accredited firms under authorized economic operator programs are not taken into account because they are not available to all trading companies. Sea transport time is not included. It is assumed that neither the exporter nor the importer wastes time and that each commits to completing the process without delay. It is assumed that document preparation, inland transport and handling, customs clearance and inspections, and port and terminal handling require a minimum time of 1 day each and cannot take place simultaneously. The component indicator is computed based on the methodology in the DB06-15 studies.