Other plastic articles392690 (Harmonized System 1992 for 6-digit)
2020 World Trade: $68.9B, Rnk 25 / 4613
2020 Top Exporter | Top Importer: $18.2B | $10.4B, China | United States
2020 Product Complexity: 0.65, Rnk 1355 / 4783
2019 - 2020 Export Growth (CAGR): 1.76%, Rnk 1020 / 4613
2018 Mean Tariff: 8.82%, Rnk 2577 / 6538
2020 Share of World Trade: 0.41%, Rnk 25 / 4613
Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Other plastic articles. In 2020, Other plastic articles were the world's 25th most traded product, with a total trade of $68.9B. Between 2019 and 2020 the exports of Other plastic articles grew by 1.76%, from $67.7B to $68.9B. Trade in Other plastic articles represent 0.41% of total world trade.
Other plastic articles are a part of Other Plastic Products.
Exports In 2020 the top exporters of Other plastic articles were China ($18.2B), Germany ($8.64B), United States ($6.73B), Italy ($2.83B), and France ($2.47B).
Imports In 2020 the top importers of Other plastic articles were United States ($10.4B), Germany ($6.05B), Mexico ($3.15B), China ($2.94B), and France ($2.88B).
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 1355th 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.
The following visualization shows the latest trends on Other plastic articles. Countries are shown based on data availability.
For a full breakdown of trade patterns, visit the trend explorer or the product in country profile.
* Using January 2020 exchange rates when trade data is reported in local currency.
Trade By Country
Top Origin (2020): China, $18.2B
Top Destination (2020): United States, $10.4B
Other plastic articles are the world's 25th most traded product.
In 2020, the top exporters of Other plastic articles were China ($18.2B), Germany ($8.64B), United States ($6.73B), Italy ($2.83B), and France ($2.47B).
In 2020, the top importers of Other plastic articles were United States ($10.4B), Germany ($6.05B), Mexico ($3.15B), China ($2.94B), and France ($2.88B).
Trade by country
Top Origin Growth (2019 - 2020): China, $2.47B
Top Destination Growth (2019 - 2020): United States, $593M
Between 2019 and 2020, the exports of Other plastic articles grew the fastest in China ($2.47B), Netherlands ($117M), Poland ($81.6M), Vietnam ($41.9M), and Lithuania ($40.3M).
Between 2019 and 2020, the fastest growing importers of Other plastic articles were United States ($593M), Philippines ($297M), United Kingdom ($209M), Australia ($199M), and China ($184M).
Cumulative market share
This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of Other plastic articles.
In 2020, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 4.33. This means that most of the exports of Other plastic articles are explained by 20 countries.
TOP NET EXPORTER (2020): China, $15.3B
TOP NET IMPORTER (2020): United States, $3.65B
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 2020.
In 2020, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Other plastic articles were China ($15.3B), Germany ($2.59B), Italy ($1.33B), Chinese Taipei ($994M), and South Korea ($295M).
In 2020, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Other plastic articles were United States ($3.65B), Mexico ($1.36B), United Kingdom ($1.31B), Australia ($936M), and Canada ($841M).
This visualization shows the countries that have an important ratio of their trade related to Other plastic articles. It is possible to select the main countries that export or import Other plastic articles in the world, or by continent, as well as select the measure of interest.
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.
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