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2023
World Trade $853MRnk 2286 / 4644
2023
Top Exporter | Top Importer $575M | $151MChina | United States
2023
Product Complexity 0.49Rnk 1694 / 4656
2022 - 2023
Export Growth (CAGR) -10.6%Rnk 2774 / 4644
2023
Share of World Trade 0.0038%Rnk 2286 / 4644

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Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Scissors, tailors/similar shears, blades thereof. In 2023, Scissors, tailors/similar shears, blades thereof were the world's 2286th most traded product, with a total trade of $853M. Between 2022 and 2023 the exports of Scissors, tailors/similar shears, blades thereof decreased by -10.6%, from $954M to $853M. Trade in Scissors, tailors/similar shears, blades thereof represent 0.0038% of total world trade.

Scissors, tailors/similar shears, blades thereof are a part of Scissors.

Exports In 2023 the top exporters of Scissors, tailors/similar shears, blades thereof  were China ($575M), Germany ($44.5M), Chinese Taipei ($29.7M), Italy ($27.7M), and Pakistan ($25.2M).

Imports In 2023 the top importers of Scissors, tailors/similar shears, blades thereof were United States ($151M), Germany ($57.8M), Japan ($41.4M), South Korea ($35.5M), and Vietnam ($34M).

Ranking Scissors, tailors/similar shears, blades thereof ranks 1694th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description A common use of scissors is to cut paper. Tailors and similar shears are used to cut fabric. Blades of scissors can be used for cutting paper, fabric, or other materials.

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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)China$575M
Top Destination (2023)United States$151M

In 2023 Scissors, tailors/similar shears, blades thereof were the world's 2286th most traded product (out of 4,644).

In 2023, the top exporters of Scissors, tailors/similar shears, blades thereof were China ($575M), Germany ($44.5M), Chinese Taipei ($29.7M), Italy ($27.7M), and Pakistan ($25.2M).

In 2023, the top importers of Scissors, tailors/similar shears, blades thereof were United States ($151M), Germany ($57.8M), Japan ($41.4M), South Korea ($35.5M), and Vietnam ($34M).

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Exporters of Scissors, tailors/similar shears, blades thereof (2023)
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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2022 -  2023)Canada$1.4M
Top Destination Growth (2022 -  2023)Singapore$12M

Between 2022 and 2023, the exports of Scissors, tailors/similar shears, blades thereof grew the fastest in Canada ($1.4M), New Zealand ($773k), Ukraine ($601k), Hong Kong ($584k), and Slovenia ($489k).

Between 2022 and 2023, the fastest growing importers of Scissors, tailors/similar shears, blades thereof were Singapore ($12M), South Korea ($4.53M), Russia ($4.37M), Canada ($3.21M), and Algeria ($3.12M).

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Exporters of Scissors, tailors/similar shears, blades thereof (2022 - 2023)

Importers of Scissors, tailors/similar shears, blades thereof (2022 - 2023)

Market Concentration

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This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of Scissors, tailors/similar shears, blades thereof.

In 2023, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 2.33. This means that most of the exports of Scissors, tailors/similar shears, blades thereof are explained by 5 countries.

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Value of Exports in Scissors, tailors/similar shears, blades thereof

Net Trade

TOP NET EXPORTER (2023)China$566M
TOP NET IMPORTER (2023)United States$133M

This map shows which countries export or import more of Scissors, tailors/similar shears, blades thereof. Each country is colored based on the difference in exports and imports of Scissors, tailors/similar shears, blades thereof during 2023.

In 2023, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Scissors, tailors/similar shears, blades thereof were China ($566M), Pakistan ($24.4M), Chinese Taipei ($23.2M), Italy ($5.52M), and Finland ($4.04M).

In 2023, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Scissors, tailors/similar shears, blades thereof were United States ($133M), South Korea ($32.1M), Mexico ($23.5M), Vietnam ($22.1M), and Russia ($20.9M).

Net Trade (2023)

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This visualization shows the countries that have an important ratio of their trade related to Scissors, tailors/similar shears, blades thereof.
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Top 10 Exporters Countries of Scissors, tailors/similar shears, blades thereof by percentage of total exports

Product Complexity

Diversification Frontier

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 (2023)

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