Paper Goods
2020 World Trade: $252B, Rnk 14 / 21
2020 Top Exporter | Top Importer: $27.2B | $24.4B, United States | China
2019 - 2020 Export Growth (CAGR): -8.89%, Rnk 15 / 21
2020 Share of World Trade: 1.5%, Rnk 14 / 21
Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Paper Goods. In 2020, Paper Goods were the world's 14th most traded product, with a total trade of $252B. Between 2019 and 2020 the exports of Paper Goods decreased by -8.89%, from $276B to $252B. Trade in Paper Goods represent 1.5% of total world trade.
Paper Goods include Kaolin Coated Paper, Sulfate Chemical Woodpulp, Toilet Paper, Uncoated Paper, Paper Containers, Brochures, Cellulose Fibers Paper, Kraft Paper, Other Printed Material, and Newsprint, among others.
Exports In 2020 the top exporters of Paper Goods were United States ($27.2B), China ($26.7B), Germany ($25.6B), Canada ($12.9B), and Sweden ($11.9B).
Imports In 2020 the top importers of Paper Goods were China ($24.4B), United States ($23.6B), Germany ($19.3B), France ($11.5B), and United Kingdom ($9.64B).
Latest Trends
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#permalink to sectionThe following visualization shows the latest trends on Paper Goods. 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.
Historical Data
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Top Origin (2020): United States, $27.2B
Top Destination (2020): China, $24.4B
Paper Goods are the world's 14th most traded product.
In 2020, the top exporters of Paper Goods were United States ($27.2B), China ($26.7B), Germany ($25.6B), Canada ($12.9B), and Sweden ($11.9B).
In 2020, the top importers of Paper Goods were China ($24.4B), United States ($23.6B), Germany ($19.3B), France ($11.5B), and United Kingdom ($9.64B).
Market Dynamics
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Between 2019 and 2020, the exports of Paper Goods grew the fastest in Vietnam ($285M), Cambodia ($272M), Switzerland ($117M), Poland ($116M), and Egypt ($92.5M).
Between 2019 and 2020, the fastest growing importers of Paper Goods were Vietnam ($264M), Cambodia ($179M), Thailand ($85.7M), Bahrain ($32.2M), and Afghanistan ($26.3M).
Market Concentration
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This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of Paper Goods.
In 2020, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 5.03. This means that most of the exports of Paper Goods are explained by 32 countries.
Net Trade
#permalink to sectionThis map shows which countries export or import more of Paper Goods. Each country is colored based on the difference in exports and imports of Paper Goods during 2020.
In 2020, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Paper Goods were Sweden ($9.54B), Finland ($8.27B), Brazil ($7.14B), Germany ($6.33B), and Indonesia ($5.12B).
In 2020, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Paper Goods were Mexico ($3.99B), France ($3.77B), United Kingdom ($3.14B), Australia ($2.27B), and Vietnam ($2.21B).
Disaggregation
#permalink to sectionIn 2020, the world most traded Paper Goods, disaggragated by their HS6 level were Sulfate Chemical Woodpulp ($28.4B), Toilet Paper ($27.9B), Paper Containers ($25B), Kaolin Coated Paper ($23.6B), and Cellulose Fibers Paper ($18.6B)
Country Comparison
#permalink to sectionThis visualization shows the countries that have an important ratio of their trade related to Paper Goods. It is possible to select the main countries that export or import Paper Goods in the world, or by continent, as well as select the measure of interest.
Product Complexity
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#permalink to sectionThe 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.
