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480300 (Harmonized System 1992 for 6-digit)

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Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Sanitary paper. In 2023, Sanitary paper were the world's 680th most traded product, with a total trade of $5.35B. Between 2022 and 2023 the exports of Sanitary paper decreased by -4.5%, from $5.6B to $5.35B. Trade in Sanitary paper represent 0.024% of total world trade.

Sanitary paper are a part of Tissue.

Exports In 2023 the top exporters of Sanitary paper  were Indonesia ($911M), Turkey ($529M), Italy ($508M), China ($447M), and United States ($257M).

Imports In 2023 the top importers of Sanitary paper were United States ($553M), United Kingdom ($546M), Germany ($311M), Poland ($200M), and France ($192M).

Ranking Sanitary paper ranks 3598th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description Paper is used to create a variety of products, including books, magazines, posters, maps, and other items. Paper can also be used to create household items such as cups, plates, and toilet paper. Paper is also used by hygiene companies, as it is a common product for use.

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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)Indonesia$911M
Top Destination (2023)United States$553M

In 2023 Sanitary paper were the world's 680th most traded product (out of 4,644).

In 2023, the top exporters of Sanitary paper were Indonesia ($911M), Turkey ($529M), Italy ($508M), China ($447M), and United States ($257M).

In 2023, the top importers of Sanitary paper were United States ($553M), United Kingdom ($546M), Germany ($311M), Poland ($200M), and France ($192M).

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Exporters of Sanitary paper (2023)
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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2022 -  2023)China$131M
Top Destination Growth (2022 -  2023)Mexico$49.3M

Between 2022 and 2023, the exports of Sanitary paper grew the fastest in China ($131M), Indonesia ($77.5M), Germany ($26.6M), Vietnam ($24.1M), and Greece ($13.4M).

Between 2022 and 2023, the fastest growing importers of Sanitary paper were Mexico ($49.3M), South Korea ($24.2M), Vietnam ($20.6M), Canada ($19.7M), and Kuwait ($19.2M).

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Exporters of Sanitary paper (2022 - 2023)

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Market Concentration

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This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of Sanitary paper.

In 2023, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 4.64. This means that most of the exports of Sanitary paper are explained by 24 countries.

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Value of Exports in Sanitary paper

Net Trade

TOP NET EXPORTER (2023)Indonesia$890M
TOP NET IMPORTER (2023)United Kingdom$499M

This map shows which countries export or import more of Sanitary paper. Each country is colored based on the difference in exports and imports of Sanitary paper during 2023.

In 2023, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Sanitary paper were Indonesia ($890M), Turkey ($516M), Italy ($421M), China ($411M), and United Arab Emirates ($175M).

In 2023, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Sanitary paper were United Kingdom ($499M), United States ($296M), South Korea ($152M), Australia ($141M), and Poland ($127M).

Net Trade (2023)

Country Comparison

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This visualization shows the countries that have an important ratio of their trade related to Sanitary paper.
It is possible to select the main countries that export or import Sanitary paper in the world, or by continent, as well as select the measure of interest.

Top 10 Exporters Countries of Sanitary paper 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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