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OECD Global Forum on Space Economics10 (e): The Space Sector and International Trade – An OECD/SG/AU reportPierre-Alain Schieb, Claire Jolly: 

OECD Global Forum on Space Economics 10 (e): The Space Sector and International Trade – An OECD/SG/AU report Pierre-Alain Schieb, Claire Jolly Joint 8th International Trade Statistics (ITS) and Trade in Services (TIS) Session Session 10 - Paris, 8 September 2007

Advisory Unit to the Secretary-General (SGE/AU) International Futures Programme (IFP): 

Advisory Unit to the Secretary-General (SGE/AU) International Futures Programme (IFP) Multidisciplinary team, created in 1990, reporting directly to the Secretary-General of the OECD Mission = Identify and explore emerging policy issues (management of new emerging risks, the security economy, the bio-economy…) Participation / Project Funding = Involvement of governmental bodies and private actors in each (self-financed) project

OECD and the Space Sector: 

OECD and the Space Sector 2 year IFP Futures Project “The Commercialisation of Space and the Development of Space Infrastructure: The Role of Public and Private Actors” (2002-2004) Results = 2 OECD publications and recommendations to policy-makers for a sustainable space infrastructure 2004 2005

New Mandate (2006-2008): 

New Mandate (2006-2008) Demand from governments for further OECD work on space statistics and indicators 9 organisations (key space agencies, other institutions…) joining in the OECD Global Space Forum Objective = collect and evaluate existing data and socio-economic indicators, to provide evidence-based analysis and assist agencies/governments in shaping policies to contribute to ensuring that the potential of space is more fully realised

Defining the Space Economy: 

Defining the Space Economy The space economy embraces: “All public and private actors involved in providing space-enabled products and services. It comprises a long value-added chain, starting with the manufacturers of space hardware (e.g. launch vehicles, satellites, ground stations) and ending with the providers of space-enabled products (e.g. navigation equipment, satellite phones) and services (e.g. satellite-based meteorological services or direct-to-home video services) to final users.” Source: OECD (2007), The Space Economy at A Glance, OECD, Paris

“The Space Economy at a Glance”: 

“The Space Economy at a Glance” First OECD publication to look at the space sector to be released in Oct. 2007 Statistics and Indicators on the Space Economy Examine multiple aspects of the Space Economy e.g. Goods, Services, Budgets, R&D, Human Capital, Patents… Diverse Data Sources: Both Official and Unofficial Official: OECD and Governments (e.g. NSOs and space agencies) Unofficial: Industry Associations (e.g. GIFAS, AIA) and Private Consultants Coverage: OECD: include all major OECD players non-OECD: include Russia, China, India, others

A significant and expanding high-tech sector: 

A significant and expanding high-tech sector

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Downstream space activities (applications) often much larger than upstream segment (manufacturing), e.g. UK

Globalisation of Trade in Space Products and Services: 

Globalisation of Trade in Space Products and Services

Figure 1. Amount and share of OECD space products exports, 2004 (Exports in millions of current US dollars and as a percentage of OECD total ): 

Figure 1. Amount and share of OECD space products exports, 2004 (Exports in millions of current US dollars and as a percentage of OECD total ) Source: OECD (2007), The Space Economy at A Glance, OECD, Paris Note: Data derived from the OECD/UN International Trade in Commodity Statistics (ITCS) database, April 2007 Exports in 2004: USD 3.74 billion (total for the two HS codes)

Figure 2. OECD Exports of Space Products 1996-2004 (Exports in billions of current US dollars): 

Figure 2. OECD Exports of Space Products 1996-2004 (Exports in billions of current US dollars) Source: OECD (2007), The Space Economy at A Glance, OECD, Paris Note: Data derived from the OECD/UN International Trade in Commodity Statistics (ITCS) database, April 2007

Challenges to overcome in data collection: 

Trade: two codes, one of the two includes non-space and space, not available in all countries Dual use activities: some space-related products are considered sensitive and are not traded / or may be exported under strict technology transfers regimes (i.e. Wassenaar Arrangement) High level of data aggregation: aerospace vs. space; manufacturing versus services Confidentiality: One / few companies for country Non-OECD countries: Obtaining trade-related data difficult Challenges to overcome in data collection

Next steps for space-related statistics & indicators: 

Towards a list of space-related indicators comparable internationally… Choice of Space Forum Steering Group members Contacts with NSOs, industry associations Need to drill down on TRADE in downstream space-related services (telecom industry, GPS industry…) Next steps for space-related statistics & indicators

What can be done at OECD level?: 

What can be done at OECD level? We have a pilot group of interested parties within OECD Forum on Space Economics with assistance from NS0s on a voluntary basis Current developments at ISIC level (Revision 4) with satellite communications activities better represented (i.e. new Class 6130) Probably some interesting experience in terms of trade in ICT sector? Lessons learned from ICT sector?

Problematic of Pinpointing to Specific Application e.g. GPS devices: 

Problematic of Pinpointing to Specific Application e.g. GPS devices

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Thank you. Pierre-Alain Schieb Counsellor, Head Futures Projects pierre-alain.schieb@oecd.org Claire Jolly Policy Analyst claire.jolly@oecd.org More information: www.oecd.org/futures