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Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Cartons, boxes & cases, folding, non-corrugated paper. In 2022, Cartons, boxes & cases, folding, non-corrugated paper were the world's 352nd most traded product, with a total trade of $11B. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of Cartons, boxes & cases, folding, non-corrugated paper grew by 8.06%, from $10.1B to $11B. Trade in Cartons, boxes & cases, folding, non-corrugated paper represent 0.046% of total world trade.

Cartons, boxes & cases, folding, non-corrugated paper are a part of Paper Containers.

Exports In 2022 the top exporters of Cartons, boxes & cases, folding, non-corrugated paper  were China ($2.17B), Germany ($1.71B), Netherlands ($613M), Poland ($613M), and United States ($570M).

Imports In 2022 the top importers of Cartons, boxes & cases, folding, non-corrugated paper were United States ($1.29B), France ($1.04B), Germany ($707M), United Kingdom ($529M), and Netherlands ($418M).

Ranking Cartons, boxes & cases, folding, non-corrugated paper ranks 2731st in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description The most common use of cartons, boxes and cases is for shipping items. They are often used as containers for items that cannot be shipped safely in thin, flat sheets. Folding can be used for more than just paper, whether it be for packaging or more decorative purposes. Non-corrugated paper is often used for wrapping gifts.

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The following visualization shows the latest trends on Cartons, boxes & cases, folding, non-corrugated paper. Countries are shown based on data availability.

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* Trade values are converted to USD using each month's exchange rate. For December 2023 data, the exchange rate from December 30, 2023 is used.

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Historical Data

Exporters and Importers

Top Origin (2022)China$2.17B
Top Destination (2022)United States$1.29B

In 2022 Cartons, boxes & cases, folding, non-corrugated paper were the world's 352nd most traded product (out of 4,648).

In 2022, the top exporters of Cartons, boxes & cases, folding, non-corrugated paper were China ($2.17B), Germany ($1.71B), Netherlands ($613M), Poland ($613M), and United States ($570M).

In 2022, the top importers of Cartons, boxes & cases, folding, non-corrugated paper were United States ($1.29B), France ($1.04B), Germany ($707M), United Kingdom ($529M), and Netherlands ($418M).

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Exporters of Cartons, boxes & cases, folding, non-corrugated paper (2022)
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Importers of Cartons, boxes & cases, folding, non-corrugated paper (2022)
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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2021 -  2022)China$207M
Top Destination Growth (2021 -  2022)United States$150M

Between 2021 and 2022, the exports of Cartons, boxes & cases, folding, non-corrugated paper grew the fastest in China ($207M), Poland ($84.2M), Turkey ($70.7M), Spain ($50.6M), and Canada ($49.9M).

Between 2021 and 2022, the fastest growing importers of Cartons, boxes & cases, folding, non-corrugated paper were United States ($150M), France ($90.5M), United Kingdom ($81.9M), Kuwait ($51.8M), and Canada ($45.3M).

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Exporters of Cartons, boxes & cases, folding, non-corrugated paper (2021 - 2022)

Importers of Cartons, boxes & cases, folding, non-corrugated paper (2021 - 2022)

Market Concentration

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This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of Cartons, boxes & cases, folding, non-corrugated paper.

In 2022, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 4.56. This means that most of the exports of Cartons, boxes & cases, folding, non-corrugated paper are explained by 23 countries.

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Value of Exports in Cartons, boxes & cases, folding, non-corrugated paper

Net Trade

TOP NET EXPORTER (2022)China$2.12B
TOP NET IMPORTER (2022)France$785M

This map shows which countries export or import more of Cartons, boxes & cases, folding, non-corrugated paper. Each country is colored based on the difference in exports and imports of Cartons, boxes & cases, folding, non-corrugated paper during 2022.

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Cartons, boxes & cases, folding, non-corrugated paper were China ($2.12B), Germany ($1.01B), Turkey ($215M), Poland ($198M), and Austria ($197M).

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Cartons, boxes & cases, folding, non-corrugated paper were France ($785M), United States ($720M), United Kingdom ($402M), Switzerland ($239M), and Australia ($160M).

Net Trade (2022)

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This visualization shows the countries that have an important ratio of their trade related to Cartons, boxes & cases, folding, non-corrugated paper.
It is possible to select the main countries that export or import Cartons, boxes & cases, folding, non-corrugated paper in the world, or by continent, as well as select the measure of interest.

Top 10 Exporters Countries of Cartons, boxes & cases, folding, non-corrugated paper by percentage of total exports

Product Complexity

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The Complexity-Relatedness diagram compares the risk and the strategic value of a product's potential export opportunities. Relatedness is predictive of the probability that a country increases its exports in a product. Complexity, is associated with higher levels of income, economic growth potential, lower income inequality, and lower emissions.

Relatedness vs Country Complexity (2022)

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