2022
Exports
$852MWorld Rnk 2 / 209
Flag Rnk 475 / 1216
2022
PRODUCT COMPLEXITY IN Used Clothing
-0.56Rnk 716 / 1025
2022
Imports
$45.6MWorld Rnk 43 / 216
Flag Rnk 800 / 1212
2022
ECONOMIC COMPLEXITY of China
1.12Rnk 22 / 133

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Exports In 2022, China exported $852M in Used Clothing, making it the 2nd largest exporter of Used Clothing in the world. At the same year, Used Clothing was the 475th most exported product in China. The main destination of Used Clothing exports from China are: Kenya ($110M), Angola ($87.8M), Tanzania ($62.4M), Philippines ($58.1M), and Chile ($53.8M).

The fastest growing export markets for Used Clothing of China between 2021 and 2022 were Philippines ($27.6M), Chile ($21.6M), and Angola ($20.6M).

Imports In 2022, China imported $45.6M in Used Clothing, becoming the 43rd largest importer of Used Clothing in the world. At the same year, Used Clothing was the 800th most imported product in China. China imports Used Clothing primarily from: United Arab Emirates ($41M), South Korea ($1.8M), United States ($1.31M), Belgium ($431k), and Thailand ($206k).

The fastest growing import markets in Used Clothing for China between 2021 and 2022 were South Korea ($1.33M), Belgium ($431k), and Tunisia ($78.4k).

Latest Trends

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Subnational Monthly Trade

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The following visualization shows the latest trends on Used Clothing. Countries are shown based on data availability.

* Using January 2020 exchange rates when trade data is reported in local currency.

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Historical Data

Trade Balance

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EXPORTS (2022)$852M
IMPORTS (2022)$45.6M
NET TRADE (2022)$806M

In 2022, China exported $852M in Used Clothing. The main destinations of China exports on Used Clothing were Kenya ($110M), Angola ($87.8M), Tanzania ($62.4M), Philippines ($58.1M), and Chile ($53.8M).

In 2022, China imported $45.6M in Used Clothing, mainly from United Arab Emirates ($41M), South Korea ($1.8M), United States ($1.31M), Belgium ($431k), and Thailand ($206k).

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Export Destinations (2022)

Import Origins (2022)

Market Growth

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THE FASTEST GROWING Used Clothing EXPORT MARKETS FOR China WERE (2021 - 2022):
Philippines$27.6M (90.5%)
Chile$21.6M (67.2%)
Angola$20.6M (30.7%)
THE FASTEST DECLINING MARKETS FOR THE EXPORT OF Used Clothing BY China WERE (2021 - 2022):
Malawi-$17.5M (-60.5%)
Greece-$13.7M (-71.9%)
Nigeria-$13.1M (-26.4%)

Change in Exports by Market (2021 - 2022)

Market Concentration

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In 2022, China's main exporting competitors in Used Clothing were:
In 2022, China's main importing competitors in Used Clothing were:

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Trade Value of Used Clothing by Exporters

Potential Exports

Potential Exports

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALPakistan+ $15.8M
TOP IMPORT POTENTIALSouth Korea+ $2.46M

Used Clothing’s highest export potential is Pakistan. With an export gap of $15.8M.   Used Clothing’s highest import potential is South Korea with an import gap of $2.46M.

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