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2023
World Trade $5.94BRnk 614 / 4644
2023
Top Exporter | Top Importer $774M | $536MGermany | United States
2023
Product Complexity -0.19Rnk 2818 / 4656
2022 - 2023
Export Growth (CAGR) 9.59%Rnk 705 / 4644
2023
Share of World Trade 0.026%Rnk 614 / 4644

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Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Paper handkerchiefs, cleansing, facial tissues, towel. In 2023, Paper handkerchiefs, cleansing, facial tissues, towel were the world's 614th most traded product, with a total trade of $5.94B. Between 2022 and 2023 the exports of Paper handkerchiefs, cleansing, facial tissues, towel grew by 9.59%, from $5.42B to $5.94B. Trade in Paper handkerchiefs, cleansing, facial tissues, towel represent 0.026% of total world trade.

Paper handkerchiefs, cleansing, facial tissues, towel are a part of Toilet Paper.

Exports In 2023 the top exporters of Paper handkerchiefs, cleansing, facial tissues, towel  were Germany ($774M), Italy ($722M), China ($721M), United States ($563M), and Canada ($382M).

Imports In 2023 the top importers of Paper handkerchiefs, cleansing, facial tissues, towel were United States ($536M), Germany ($517M), France ($437M), Japan ($368M), and Canada ($360M).

Ranking Paper handkerchiefs, cleansing, facial tissues, towel ranks 2818th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description Paper handkerchiefs are used to cover the nose and mouth when sneezing or coughing, to help prevent the spread of germs. Cleansing tissues are used to remove make-up, oil, and dirt from the face. Facial tissues are used to gently remove make-up and as a dry or wet wipe. Towels are used to dry oneself off after a bath, shower, or swimming.

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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 (2023)Germany$774M
Top Destination (2023)United States$536M

In 2023 Paper handkerchiefs, cleansing, facial tissues, towel were the world's 614th most traded product (out of 4,644).

In 2023, the top exporters of Paper handkerchiefs, cleansing, facial tissues, towel were Germany ($774M), Italy ($722M), China ($721M), United States ($563M), and Canada ($382M).

In 2023, the top importers of Paper handkerchiefs, cleansing, facial tissues, towel were United States ($536M), Germany ($517M), France ($437M), Japan ($368M), and Canada ($360M).

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Exporters of Paper handkerchiefs, cleansing, facial tissues, towel (2023)
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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2022 -  2023)China$117M
Top Destination Growth (2022 -  2023)United States$128M

Between 2022 and 2023, the exports of Paper handkerchiefs, cleansing, facial tissues, towel grew the fastest in China ($117M), Canada ($99.6M), Italy ($65.3M), Poland ($46.9M), and Netherlands ($41.2M).

Between 2022 and 2023, the fastest growing importers of Paper handkerchiefs, cleansing, facial tissues, towel were United States ($128M), Japan ($43.3M), Netherlands ($30.2M), Thailand ($27.5M), and Germany ($21.6M).

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Exporters of Paper handkerchiefs, cleansing, facial tissues, towel (2022 - 2023)

Importers of Paper handkerchiefs, cleansing, facial tissues, towel (2022 - 2023)

Market Concentration

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This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of Paper handkerchiefs, cleansing, facial tissues, towel.

In 2023, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 4.55. This means that most of the exports of Paper handkerchiefs, cleansing, facial tissues, towel are explained by 23 countries.

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Value of Exports in Paper handkerchiefs, cleansing, facial tissues, towel

Net Trade

TOP NET EXPORTER (2023)China$716M
TOP NET IMPORTER (2023)Japan$360M

This map shows which countries export or import more of Paper handkerchiefs, cleansing, facial tissues, towel. Each country is colored based on the difference in exports and imports of Paper handkerchiefs, cleansing, facial tissues, towel during 2023.

In 2023, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Paper handkerchiefs, cleansing, facial tissues, towel were China ($716M), Italy ($671M), Poland ($287M), Germany ($257M), and Indonesia ($131M).

In 2023, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Paper handkerchiefs, cleansing, facial tissues, towel were Japan ($360M), Czechia ($139M), Austria ($137M), Switzerland ($132M), and Netherlands ($128M).

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This visualization shows the countries that have an important ratio of their trade related to Paper handkerchiefs, cleansing, facial tissues, towel.
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Top 10 Exporters Countries of Paper handkerchiefs, cleansing, facial tissues, towel by percentage of total exports

Product Complexity

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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 (2023)

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