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Cartons, boxes, cases, bags and the like, of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or fibres; box files, letter trays and the like, of paper or paperboard, of a kind used in offices, shops or the like

4819 (Harmonized System 1992 for 4-digit)

2022
World Trade $32.8BRnk 145 / 1218
2022
Top Exporter | Top Importer $6.98B | $4.1BChina | United States
2022
Product Complexity -0.46Rnk 701 / 1033
2021 - 2022
Export Growth (CAGR) 8.57%Rnk 458 / 1218
2022
Share of World Trade 0.14%Rnk 145 / 1218

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Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Paper Containers. In 2022, Paper Containers were the world's 145th most traded product, with a total trade of $32.8B. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of Paper Containers grew by 8.57%, from $30.2B to $32.8B. Trade in Paper Containers represent 0.14% of total world trade.

Paper Containers are a part of Paper articles. They include Cartons, boxes & cases, folding, non-corrugated paper, Cartons, boxes & cases, of corrugated paper or board, Sacks and bags, of paper, nes, including cones, Containers, packing, nes of paper, Sacks and bags, of paper, having a width > 40 cm, and Office box files, letter trays etc., of paper.

Exports In 2022 the top exporters of Paper Containers  were China ($6.98B), Germany ($3.92B), United States ($2.38B), Italy ($1.79B), and Poland ($1.62B).

Imports In 2022 the top importers of Paper Containers were United States ($4.1B), France ($2.61B), Germany ($2.43B), Netherlands ($1.67B), and Mexico ($1.31B).

Ranking Paper Containers ranks 701st in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description Paper cartons are used for transporting food and other products. They are also used as containers for storing food and other products. Paper boxes are used for transporting and storing items such as books, clothes, and other household items. Cardboard cases are used for transporting and storing items such as shoes, electronics, and other goods. Plastic bags are used for transporting and storing items such as groceries, clothes, and other household 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 (2022)China$6.98B
Top Destination (2022)United States$4.1B

In 2022 Paper Containers were the world's 145th most traded product (out of 1,218).

In 2022, the top exporters of Paper Containers were China ($6.98B), Germany ($3.92B), United States ($2.38B), Italy ($1.79B), and Poland ($1.62B).

In 2022, the top importers of Paper Containers were United States ($4.1B), France ($2.61B), Germany ($2.43B), Netherlands ($1.67B), and Mexico ($1.31B).

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Exporters of Paper Containers (2022)
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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2021 -  2022)China$834M
Top Destination Growth (2021 -  2022)United States$358M

Between 2021 and 2022, the exports of Paper Containers grew the fastest in China ($834M), Italy ($233M), Poland ($192M), United States ($149M), and Canada ($128M).

Between 2021 and 2022, the fastest growing importers of Paper Containers were United States ($358M), France ($234M), Kuwait ($167M), Canada ($143M), and Italy ($143M).

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Exporters of Paper Containers (2021 - 2022)

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Market Concentration

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This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of Paper Containers.

In 2022, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 4.74. This means that most of the exports of Paper Containers are explained by 26 countries.

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Value of Exports in Paper Containers

Net Trade

TOP NET EXPORTER (2022)China$6.86B
TOP NET IMPORTER (2022)France$1.81B

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

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Paper Containers were China ($6.86B), Germany ($1.49B), Italy ($1B), Poland ($862M), and Turkey ($833M).

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Paper Containers were France ($1.81B), United States ($1.72B), United Kingdom ($919M), Mexico ($668M), and Switzerland ($646M).

Net Trade (2022)

Disaggregation

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In 2022, the world most traded Paper Containers, disaggragated by their HS6 level were Cartons, boxes & cases, of corrugated... ($11.4B), Cartons, boxes & cases, folding, non-corrugated... ($11B), Sacks and bags, of paper, nes,... ($5.92B), Containers, packing, nes of paper ($2.6B), and Sacks and bags, of paper, having... ($1.41B)

HS6 Disaggregation for Paper Containers (2022)
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Top 10 Exporters Countries of Paper Containers by percentage of total exports

Product Complexity

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Specialization

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)

Related Products

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

Country by Relatedness

The following visualization shows the relatedness of Paper Containers 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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