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Paper and paperboard, coated one or both sides with kaolin (china clay) or inorganic substances, with binder or not, no other coating, surface coloured or not, surface decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size

4810 (Harmonized System 1992 for 4-digit)

2023
World Trade $25.1BRnk 177 / 1217
2023
Top Exporter | Top Importer $3.82B | $2.59BFinland | United States
2023
Product Complexity 0.74Rnk 276 / 1044
2022 - 2023
Export Growth (CAGR) -22%Rnk 1071 / 1217
2023
Share of World Trade 0.11%Rnk 177 / 1217

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Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Kaolin Coated Paper. In 2023, Kaolin Coated Paper were the world's 177th most traded product, with a total trade of $25.1B. Between 2022 and 2023 the exports of Kaolin Coated Paper decreased by -22%, from $32.2B to $25.1B. Trade in Kaolin Coated Paper represent 0.11% of total world trade.

Kaolin Coated Paper are a part of Paper articles. They include Paper, fine, woodfree, <150 g/m2, clay coated, Paper, multi-ply, clay coated, nes, Paper, fine, light weight coated, Paper, fine, wood containing clay coated, except ligh, Paper, kraft,>95% chem pulp,>150 g,bleached,clay coat, Paper, kraft, clay coated, nes, Paper, fine, woodfree, >150 g/m2, clay coated, Paper, clay coated, nes, and Paper, kraft,>95% chem pulp,<150 g,bleached,clay coat.

Exports In 2023 the top exporters of Kaolin Coated Paper  were Finland ($3.82B), China ($3.73B), Sweden ($3.08B), Germany ($3.06B), and United States ($1.77B).

Imports In 2023 the top importers of Kaolin Coated Paper were United States ($2.59B), Germany ($2.4B), France ($1.43B), United Kingdom ($1.2B), and Italy ($1.15B).

Ranking Kaolin Coated Paper ranks 276th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description Paper is a material made from wood pulp and sometimes other fibers, which is used for writing, printing, drawing, and packaging. Paperboard is a heavier type of paper made from a variety of materials including pulp, recycled paper, and sometimes resin. Paperboard coated on one or both sides with kaolin is used in the production of cups, plates, bowls, and other food packaging items.

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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 (2023)Finland$3.82B
Top Destination (2023)United States$2.59B

In 2023 Kaolin Coated Paper were the world's 177th most traded product (out of 1,217).

In 2023, the top exporters of Kaolin Coated Paper were Finland ($3.82B), China ($3.73B), Sweden ($3.08B), Germany ($3.06B), and United States ($1.77B).

In 2023, the top importers of Kaolin Coated Paper were United States ($2.59B), Germany ($2.4B), France ($1.43B), United Kingdom ($1.2B), and Italy ($1.15B).

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Exporters of Kaolin Coated Paper (2023)
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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2022 -  2023)Malaysia$36.7M
Top Destination Growth (2022 -  2023)Japan$12.3M

Between 2022 and 2023, the exports of Kaolin Coated Paper grew the fastest in Malaysia ($36.7M), Honduras ($14.9M), Australia ($11.1M), Vietnam ($3.61M), and Uzbekistan ($2.02M).

Between 2022 and 2023, the fastest growing importers of Kaolin Coated Paper were Japan ($12.3M), South Korea ($9.53M), Argentina ($9.51M), Armenia ($8.06M), and Denmark ($6.33M).

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Exporters of Kaolin Coated Paper (2022 - 2023)

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Market Concentration

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This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of Kaolin Coated Paper.

In 2023, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 4.08. This means that most of the exports of Kaolin Coated Paper are explained by 16 countries.

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Value of Exports in Kaolin Coated Paper

Net Trade

TOP NET EXPORTER (2023)Finland$3.79B
TOP NET IMPORTER (2023)France$1.08B

This map shows which countries export or import more of Kaolin Coated Paper. Each country is colored based on the difference in exports and imports of Kaolin Coated Paper during 2023.

In 2023, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Kaolin Coated Paper were Finland ($3.79B), Sweden ($2.99B), China ($2.98B), Austria ($1.08B), and South Korea ($743M).

In 2023, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Kaolin Coated Paper were France ($1.08B), United Kingdom ($953M), Poland ($911M), Mexico ($899M), and United States ($824M).

Net Trade (2023)

Disaggregation

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In 2023, the world most traded Kaolin Coated Paper, disaggragated by their HS6 level were Paper, multi-ply, clay coated, nes ($9.44B), Paper, fine, woodfree, <150 g/m2, clay... ($7.08B), Paper, fine, wood containing clay coated,... ($3.53B), Paper, fine, light weight coated ($2.01B), and Paper, kraft, clay coated, nes ($1.08B)

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This visualization shows the countries that have an important ratio of their trade related to Kaolin Coated Paper.
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Top 10 Exporters Countries of Kaolin Coated Paper by percentage of total exports

Potential Exports

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALRussia+ $33.1M
TOP IMPORT POTENTIALGermany+ $3.44M

Kaolin Coated Paper’s highest export potential is Russia. With an export gap of $33.1M.  Kaolin Coated Paper’s highest import potential is Germany with an import gap of $3.44M.

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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 (2023)

Related Products

This visualization shows products that are likely to be exported by countries that export Kaolin Coated Paper.

Country by Relatedness

The following visualization shows the relatedness of Kaolin Coated Paper to countries. Higher relatedness values ​​indicate greater knowledge, which predicts a greater probability of exporting that product in the future.

Relative Relatedness by Country (2023)

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