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392690 (Harmonized System 1992 for 6-digit)

Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Other plastic articles. In 2021, Other plastic articles were the world's 24th most traded product, with a total trade of $84.2B. Between 2020 and 2021 the exports of Other plastic articles grew by 21.6%, from $69.2B to $84.2B. Trade in Other plastic articles represent 0.004% of total world trade.

Other plastic articles are a part of Other Plastic Products.

Exports In 2021 the top exporters of Other plastic articles  were China ($23.9B), Germany ($10.3B), United States ($7.86B), Italy ($3.43B), and France ($2.9B).

Imports In 2021 the top importers of Other plastic articles were United States ($13.2B), Germany ($7.37B), Mexico ($3.98B), France ($3.67B), and China ($3.52B).

Tariffs In 2018 the average tariff for Other plastic articles was 8.82%, making it the 2577th lowest tariff using the HS6 product classification.

Ranking Other plastic articles ranks 1465th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description Plastics are typically used as packaging for food and drink, as well as for containers for certain kinds of household cleaners. Plastics are also used in automobiles, appliances, furniture, and electronics. Examples include polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and polyethylene terephthalate.

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The following visualization shows the latest trends on Other plastic articles. Countries are shown based on data availability.

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

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Exporters and Importers

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Trade By Country

Top Origin (2021): China, $23.9B

Top Destination (2021): United States, $13.2B

Other plastic articles are the world's 24th most traded product.

In 2021, the top exporters of Other plastic articles were China ($23.9B), Germany ($10.3B), United States ($7.86B), Italy ($3.43B), and France ($2.9B).

In 2021, the top importers of Other plastic articles were United States ($13.2B), Germany ($7.37B), Mexico ($3.98B), France ($3.67B), and China ($3.52B).

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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2020 -  2021): China, $5.54B

Top Destination Growth (2020 -  2021): United States, $2.79B

Between 2020 and 2021, the exports of Other plastic articles grew the fastest in China ($5.54B), Germany ($1.66B), United States ($1.19B), Italy ($560M), and Poland ($499M).

Between 2020 and 2021, the fastest growing importers of Other plastic articles were United States ($2.79B), Germany ($1.31B), Mexico ($839M), France ($787M), and China ($592M).

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Market Concentration

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This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of Other plastic articles.

In 2021, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 4.27. This means that most of the exports of Other plastic articles are explained by 19 countries.

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TOP NET EXPORTER (2021): China, $20.4B

TOP NET IMPORTER (2021): United States, $5.34B

This map shows which countries export or import more of Other plastic articles. Each country is colored based on the difference in exports and imports of Other plastic articles during 2021.

In 2021, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Other plastic articles were China ($20.4B), Germany ($2.97B), Italy ($1.52B), Chinese Taipei ($1.18B), and Israel ($245M).

In 2021, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Other plastic articles were United States ($5.34B), Mexico ($1.89B), United Kingdom ($1.09B), Australia ($1.01B), and Canada ($979M).

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This visualization shows the countries that have an important ratio of their trade related to Other plastic articles.
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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.