UN/EDIFACT is the international EDI standard developed by the United Nations for electronic data interchange between businesses and organisations.

Which EDIFACT version should I use?

The correct EDIFACT version depends on your trading partner requirements. Commonly used versions include D96A and D00B.

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EDIFACT Versions

Explore the complete collection of UN/EDIFACT standards, from widely used versions like D96A to the latest releases.
Each version contains detailed message specifications, segment definitions, and code lists to help you build and validate EDI transactions.

D00A

D00A includes official UN/EDIFACT message definitions, widely used in sectors like maritime freight, customs clearance, and port authority reporting.

D00B

D00B includes official UN/EDIFACT message definitions, widely used in sectors like international retail chains, electronics supply, and postal logistics.

D01A

D01A includes official UN/EDIFACT message definitions, widely used in sectors like global automotive manufacturing, just-in-time logistics, and parts suppliers.

D01B

D01B includes official UN/EDIFACT message definitions, widely used in sectors like fresh produce exports, wholesale food markets, and agricultural cooperatives.

D01C

D01C includes official UN/EDIFACT message definitions, widely used in sectors like aviation spare parts logistics, airline catering, and ground handling services.

D02A

D02A includes official UN/EDIFACT message definitions, widely used in sectors like chemical manufacturing, hazardous goods transport, and safety compliance.

D02B

D02B includes official UN/EDIFACT message definitions, widely used in sectors like cross-border e-commerce, courier services, and digital marketplace integration.

D03A

D03A includes official UN/EDIFACT message definitions, widely used in sectors like bulk commodities shipping, mining exports, and port inventory systems.

D03B

D03B includes official UN/EDIFACT message definitions, widely used in sectors like pharmaceutical wholesale distribution, temperature-controlled logistics, and healthcare supply chains.

D04A

D04A includes official UN/EDIFACT message definitions, widely used in sectors like grocery retail replenishment, packaging suppliers, and point-of-sale data exchange.

D04B

D04B includes official UN/EDIFACT message definitions, widely used in sectors like telecommunications infrastructure supply, mobile device distribution, and repair logistics.

D05A

D05A includes official UN/EDIFACT message definitions, widely used in sectors like passenger vehicle assembly plants, tier-one automotive suppliers, and global distribution hubs.

D05B

D05B includes official UN/EDIFACT message definitions, widely used in sectors like grain and cereal exports, agri-processing plants, and cooperative marketing boards.

D06A

D06A includes official UN/EDIFACT message definitions, widely used in sectors like container shipping alliances, freight forwarders, and customs brokerage services.

D06B

D06B includes official UN/EDIFACT message definitions, widely used in sectors like electronics OEMs, semiconductor distribution, and component resellers.

D07A

D07A includes official UN/EDIFACT message definitions, widely used in sectors like cold chain logistics, dairy product exports, and supermarket distribution centres.

D07B

D07B includes official UN/EDIFACT message definitions, widely used in sectors like oilfield equipment suppliers, offshore rig logistics, and petrochemical refining.

D08A

D08A includes official UN/EDIFACT message definitions, widely used in sectors like fast fashion supply chains, textile mills, and apparel import/export.

D08B

D08B includes official UN/EDIFACT message definitions, widely used in sectors like defence procurement agencies, aerospace manufacturing, and secure supply logistics.

D09A

D09A includes official UN/EDIFACT message definitions, widely used in sectors like OTC pharmaceuticals, health and beauty retail, and medical consumables.

D09B

D09B includes official UN/EDIFACT message definitions, widely used in sectors like vehicle spare parts distribution, aftermarket service networks, and dealer inventory systems.

D10A

D10A includes official UN/EDIFACT message definitions, widely used in sectors like artisan food exports, specialty retail, and craft beverage logistics.

D10B

D10B includes official UN/EDIFACT message definitions, widely used in sectors like bulk petroleum shipping, LNG terminals, and energy sector supply chains.

D11A

D11A includes official UN/EDIFACT message definitions, widely used in sectors like construction materials wholesalers, civil engineering projects, and plant hire firms.

D11B

D11B includes official UN/EDIFACT message definitions, widely used in sectors like diagnostic equipment distribution, hospital procurement, and surgical supply.

D12A

D12A includes official UN/EDIFACT message definitions, widely used in sectors like paper manufacturing, office supplies distribution, and printing industry logistics.

D12B

D12B includes official UN/EDIFACT message definitions, widely used in sectors like export grain traders, feed mills, and livestock product logistics.

D13A

D13A includes official UN/EDIFACT message definitions, widely used in sectors like building supplies megastores, timber imports, and prefabricated housing suppliers.

D13B

D13B includes official UN/EDIFACT message definitions, widely used in sectors like consumer electronics retail, home appliances, and white goods distribution.

D14A

D14A includes official UN/EDIFACT message definitions, widely used in sectors like industrial chemical supply, hazardous waste transport, and compliance auditing.

D14B

D14B includes official UN/EDIFACT message definitions, widely used in sectors like smartphone distribution, telecommunications service providers, and network equipment suppliers.

D15A

D15A includes official UN/EDIFACT message definitions, widely used in sectors like horticulture exports, perishable freight handling, and farmers’ cooperatives.

D15B

D15B includes official UN/EDIFACT message definitions, widely used in sectors like frozen foods manufacturing, frozen freight services, and retail cold storage.

D16A

D16A includes official UN/EDIFACT message definitions, widely used in sectors like renewable energy equipment, heavy construction machinery, and industrial projects.

D16B

D16B includes official UN/EDIFACT message definitions, widely used in sectors like vaccine distribution, biotech exports, and medical device logistics.

D17A

D17A includes official UN/EDIFACT message definitions, widely used in sectors like rail freight operations, intermodal transport hubs, and public transport ticketing.

D17B

D17B includes official UN/EDIFACT message definitions, widely used in sectors like home improvement retail, DIY product logistics, and tool manufacturers.

D18A

D18A includes official UN/EDIFACT message definitions, widely used in sectors like infrastructure project suppliers, quarrying operations, and cement distribution.

D18B

D18B includes official UN/EDIFACT message definitions, widely used in sectors like oil exploration logistics, refinery supply chains, and pipeline component suppliers.

D19A

D19A includes official UN/EDIFACT message definitions, widely used in sectors like fresh meat exports, poultry processing, and controlled atmosphere storage.

D19B

D19B includes official UN/EDIFACT message definitions, widely used in sectors like energy trading, natural gas supply, and high-voltage equipment distribution.

D20A

D20A includes official UN/EDIFACT message definitions, widely used in sectors like microelectronics assembly, computer hardware distribution, and IT resellers.

D20B

D20B includes official UN/EDIFACT message definitions, widely used in sectors like industrial steel supply, fabrication plants, and heavy engineering.

D21A

D21A includes official UN/EDIFACT message definitions, widely used in sectors like confectionery distribution, snack food manufacturing, and retail merchandising.

D21B

D21B includes official UN/EDIFACT message definitions, widely used in sectors like fertiliser production, agricultural chemicals, and seasonal crop supply.

D22A

D22A includes official UN/EDIFACT message definitions, widely used in sectors like consumer tech retail, smart home devices, and electronics manufacturing services.

D22B

D22B includes official UN/EDIFACT message definitions, widely used in sectors like timber exports, forestry products, and biomass fuel supply.

D94B

D94B includes official UN/EDIFACT message definitions, widely used in sectors like textile manufacturing, wholesale apparel, and fashion retail logistics.

D95A

D95A includes official UN/EDIFACT message definitions, widely used in sectors like automotive OEM exports, truck manufacturing, and parts replenishment systems.

D95B

D95B includes official UN/EDIFACT message definitions, widely used in sectors like coal mining exports, power generation equipment, and heavy industrial supply.

D96A

D96A includes official UN/EDIFACT message definitions, widely used in sectors like supermarket chains, grocery wholesalers, and FMCG distribution networks.

D96B

D96B includes official UN/EDIFACT message definitions, widely used in sectors like global pharma manufacturers, vaccine cold chains, and controlled goods logistics.

D97A

D97A includes official UN/EDIFACT message definitions, widely used in sectors like multi-modal freight operators, retail supply hubs, and express parcel services.

D97B

D97B includes official UN/EDIFACT message definitions, widely used in sectors like building trade suppliers, contractors’ networks, and construction logistics.

D98A

D98A includes official UN/EDIFACT message definitions, widely used in sectors like high-performance car manufacturing, OEM export hubs, and motorsport supply chains.

D98B

D98B includes official UN/EDIFACT message definitions, widely used in sectors like energy sector procurement, oilfield services, and offshore engineering.

D99A

D99A includes official UN/EDIFACT message definitions, widely used in sectors like hospital procurement networks, surgical equipment, and diagnostic supply.

D99B

D99B includes official UN/EDIFACT message definitions, widely used in sectors like chemical tankers, bulk liquid transport, and hazardous materials logistics.

IICL

IICL includes official UN/EDIFACT message definitions, widely used in sectors like retail, logistics, and manufacturing.

Service_V1

Service_V1 includes official UN/EDIFACT message definitions, widely used in sectors like retail, logistics, and manufacturing.

Service_V2

Service_V2 includes official UN/EDIFACT message definitions, widely used in sectors like retail, logistics, and manufacturing.

Service_V3

Service_V3 includes official UN/EDIFACT message definitions, widely used in sectors like retail, logistics, and manufacturing.

Service_V4

Service_V4 includes official UN/EDIFACT message definitions, widely used in sectors like retail, logistics, and manufacturing.