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2022
Exports $95.2BWorld Rnk 2 / 226
Flag Rnk 6 / 96
2022
Destination $2.29B Mexico
2021 - 2022
FASTEST GROWING MARKET $2.29BCanada
2022
PRODUCT COMPLEXITY IN Plastics & articles thereof1.72Rnk 19 / 1025
2022
Imports $96.2BWorld Rnk 1 / 226
Flag Rnk 7 / 96
2022
Origin $1.93B China
2021 - 2022
FASTEST GROWING ORIGIN $1.93BChina
2022
ECONOMIC COMPLEXITY of United States1.47Rnk 10 / 133

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Exports In 2022, United States exported $95.2B in Plastics & articles thereof, making it the 2nd largest exporter of Plastics & articles thereof in the world. At the same year, Plastics & articles thereof was the 6th most exported product in United States. The main destination of Plastics & articles thereof exports from United States are: Mexico ($21.2B), Canada ($17.4B), China ($8.53B), Germany ($3.63B), and Belgium ($3.32B).

The fastest growing export markets for Plastics & articles thereof of United States between 2021 and 2022 were Canada ($2.29B), China ($2.14B), and Mexico ($2.03B).

Imports In 2022, United States imported $96.2B in Plastics & articles thereof, becoming the 1st largest importer of Plastics & articles thereof in the world. At the same year, Plastics & articles thereof was the 7th most imported product in United States. United States imports Plastics & articles thereof primarily from: China ($28.7B), Canada ($16.2B), Mexico ($9.44B), South Korea ($5.42B), and Germany ($5.18B).

The fastest growing import markets in Plastics & articles thereof for United States between 2021 and 2022 were China ($1.93B), Mexico ($1.66B), and Germany ($1B).

COMPANIES In 2023, leading companies such as CrimsonLogic (6.29k), Cali Bamboo Flooring (3.43k), and Amazon (3.28k) were at the forefront of shipping Plastics & articles thereof to the United States.

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September 2024

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Overview In September 2024 United States' Plastics & articles thereof exports accounted up to $6.72B and imports accounted up to $6.2B, resulting in a positive trade balance of $521M. Between September 2023 and September 2024 the exports of United States'   Plastics & articles thereof have increased by $213M (3.27%) from $6.51B to $6.72B, while imports increased by $702M (12.8%) from $5.5B to $6.2B.

Destinations In September 2024, Plastics & articles thereof were exported mostly to Mexico ($1.79B), Canada ($1.23B), China ($586M), Belgium ($394M), and Brazil ($235M), and were imported mostly from China ($1.65B), Canada ($1.18B), Mexico ($677M), South Korea ($342M), and Germany ($304M).

Growth In September 2024, the increase in Plastics & articles thereof's year-by-year exports was explained primarily by an increase in exports to China ($135M or 26.1%), India ($76.1M or 102%), and Brazil ($48.1M or 27%). In September 2024, the increase in Plastics & articles thereof's year-by-year imports was explained primarily by an increase in imports from Vietnam ($39.8M or 20.1%), Japan ($25.8M or 13.4%), and Singapore ($22.5M or 90.1%).

Subnational Monthly Trade

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EXPORT GROWTH (September 2023 - September 2024)$213M(3.27%)
IMPORT GROWTH (September 2023 - September 2024)$702M(12.8%)
MAIN EXPORTER (September 2024)Texas$2.11B
MAIN DESTINATION (September 2024)Mexico$1.79B

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Historical Data

Trade Balance

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EXPORTS (2022)$95.2B
IMPORTS (2022)$96.2B
NET TRADE (2022)-$968M

In 2022, United States exported $95.2B in Plastics & articles thereof. The main destinations of United States exports on Plastics & articles thereof were Mexico ($21.2B), Canada ($17.4B), China ($8.53B), Germany ($3.63B), and Belgium ($3.32B).

In 2022, United States imported $96.2B in Plastics & articles thereof, mainly from China ($28.7B), Canada ($16.2B), Mexico ($9.44B), South Korea ($5.42B), and Germany ($5.18B).

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Export Destinations (2022)

Import Origins (2022)

Market Growth

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THE FASTEST GROWING Plastics & articles thereof EXPORT MARKETS FOR United States WERE (2021 - 2022):
Canada$2.29B (15.2%)
China$2.14B (33.6%)
Mexico$2.03B (10.6%)
THE FASTEST DECLINING MARKETS FOR THE EXPORT OF Plastics & articles thereof BY United States WERE (2021 - 2022):
Russia-$163M (-73.2%)
Egypt-$81.1M (-34.5%)
Hong Kong-$36.7M (-4.66%)
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Change in Exports by Market (2021 - 2022)

Market Concentration

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In 2022, United States's main exporting competitors in Plastics & articles thereof were:
China $156B
Germany $86.5B
In 2022, United States's main importing competitors in Plastics & articles thereof were:
China $73.4B
Germany $59.1B

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Trade Value of Plastics & articles thereof by Exporters

Potential Exports

Potential Exports

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALChina+ $1.52B
TOP IMPORT POTENTIALCanada+ $1.57B

Plastics & articles thereof’s highest export potential is China. With an export gap of $1.52B.   Plastics & articles thereof’s highest import potential is Canada with an import gap of $1.57B.

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