Headgear; n.e.c. in chapter 65, whether or not lined or trimmed

6506 (Harmonized System 1992 for 4-digit)

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Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Other Headwear. In 2022, Other Headwear were the world's 521st most traded product, with a total trade of $5.78B. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of Other Headwear grew by 15.2%, from $5.02B to $5.78B. Trade in Other Headwear represent 0.024% of total world trade.

Other Headwear are a part of Headgear. They include Safety headgear, Headgear nes, of other materials, Headgear nes, of rubber or plastic, and Headgear nes, of furskin.

Exports In 2022 the top exporters of Other Headwear  were China ($2.77B), Germany ($313M), Italy ($287M), United States ($268M), and France ($245M).

Imports In 2022 the top importers of Other Headwear were United States ($889M), Germany ($534M), France ($395M), Netherlands ($257M), and Italy ($239M).

Ranking Other Headwear ranks 396th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description Headgear is used to protect the head from the sun, rain, and other elements. It can be made from a variety of materials, including cotton, polyester, and nylon.

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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$2.77B
Top Destination (2022)United States$889M

In 2022 Other Headwear were the world's 521st most traded product (out of 1,218).

In 2022, the top exporters of Other Headwear were China ($2.77B), Germany ($313M), Italy ($287M), United States ($268M), and France ($245M).

In 2022, the top importers of Other Headwear were United States ($889M), Germany ($534M), France ($395M), Netherlands ($257M), and Italy ($239M).

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Exporters of Other Headwear (2022)
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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2021 -  2022)China$453M
Top Destination Growth (2021 -  2022)Ukraine$122M

Between 2021 and 2022, the exports of Other Headwear grew the fastest in China ($453M), United States ($71.6M), Vietnam ($34.4M), Chinese Taipei ($33.2M), and Greece ($27.3M).

Between 2021 and 2022, the fastest growing importers of Other Headwear were Ukraine ($122M), United States ($110M), Canada ($60.2M), Poland ($50.6M), and Netherlands ($49.6M).

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Exporters of Other Headwear (2021 - 2022)

Importers of Other Headwear (2021 - 2022)

Market Concentration

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This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of Other Headwear.

In 2022, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 3.5. This means that most of the exports of Other Headwear are explained by 11 countries.

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Value of Exports in Other Headwear

Net Trade

TOP NET EXPORTER (2022)China$2.69B
TOP NET IMPORTER (2022)United States$621M

This map shows which countries export or import more of Other Headwear. Each country is colored based on the difference in exports and imports of Other Headwear during 2022.

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Other Headwear were China ($2.69B), Vietnam ($142M), Japan ($105M), Chinese Taipei ($77.6M), and Italy ($47.7M).

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Other Headwear were United States ($621M), Germany ($221M), Canada ($190M), United Kingdom ($154M), and France ($150M).

Net Trade (2022)

Disaggregation

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In 2022, the world most traded Other Headwear, disaggragated by their HS6 level were Safety headgear ($4.87B), Headgear nes, of other materials ($673M), and Headgear nes, of rubber or plastic ($244M)

HS6 Disaggregation for Other Headwear (2022)
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Country Comparison

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This visualization shows the countries that have an important ratio of their trade related to Other Headwear.
It is possible to select the main countries that export or import Other Headwear in the world, or by continent, as well as select the measure of interest.

Top 10 Exporters Countries of Other Headwear by percentage of total exports

Potential Exports

Potential Exports

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALRussia+ $23.8M
TOP IMPORT POTENTIALVietnam+ $3M

Other Headwear’s highest export potential is Russia. With an export gap of $23.8M.  Other Headwear’s highest import potential is Vietnam with an import gap of $3M.

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Product Complexity

Diversification Frontier

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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)

Country by Relatedness

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

Relative Relatedness by Country (2022)

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