Published: 01.01.2013 Updated: 18.07.2023

Processing, assembly, labelling, packing, ect. of goods owned by others. Include only those services after which the acquired goods are returned to the country from which they arrived for processing; only the value for the provided services is reported.
The definition of the concept is consistent with Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual (6th edition) of the International Monetary Fund.