Paper, sensitising base stock

480220 (Harmonized System 1992 for 6-digit)

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Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Sensitising paper. In 2022, Sensitising paper were the world's 3804th most traded product, with a total trade of $177M. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of Sensitising paper grew by 27.2%, from $139M to $177M. Trade in Sensitising paper represent 0.00075% of total world trade.

Sensitising paper are a part of Uncoated Paper.

Exports In 2022 the top exporters of Sensitising paper  were Germany ($22.1M), Sweden ($19.6M), China ($19.1M), Japan ($13.1M), and United States ($12.4M).

Imports In 2022 the top importers of Sensitising paper were Netherlands ($44.6M), Belgium ($13.4M), China ($11.7M), United Arab Emirates ($6.85M), and Greece ($5.29M).

Ranking Sensitising paper ranks 1794th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description The paper is used as a light-sensitive base for a photographic emulsion. The emulsion is coated onto a sheet of the paper to create an instant negative. The paper is also used for photogravure, a process where an image is etched into a metal plate. The plate is covered with a light-sensitive, liquid emulsion which is then exposed to a series of images. The emulsion is then developed and etched, transferring the etched design onto an etched paper.

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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)Germany$22.1M
Top Destination (2022)Netherlands$44.6M

In 2022 Sensitising paper were the world's 3804th most traded product (out of 4,648).

In 2022, the top exporters of Sensitising paper were Germany ($22.1M), Sweden ($19.6M), China ($19.1M), Japan ($13.1M), and United States ($12.4M).

In 2022, the top importers of Sensitising paper were Netherlands ($44.6M), Belgium ($13.4M), China ($11.7M), United Arab Emirates ($6.85M), and Greece ($5.29M).

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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2021 -  2022)China$11.8M
Top Destination Growth (2021 -  2022)Netherlands$13.9M

Between 2021 and 2022, the exports of Sensitising paper grew the fastest in China ($11.8M), Germany ($7.06M), Thailand ($4.86M), United Arab Emirates ($4.61M), and Sweden ($4.45M).

Between 2021 and 2022, the fastest growing importers of Sensitising paper were Netherlands ($13.9M), Angola ($4.83M), Thailand ($3.47M), Greece ($3.36M), and United Arab Emirates ($2.88M).

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Market Concentration

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

In 2022, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 4.46. This means that most of the exports of Sensitising paper are explained by 21 countries.

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Value of Exports in Sensitising paper

Net Trade

TOP NET EXPORTER (2022)Germany$19.9M
TOP NET IMPORTER (2022)Netherlands$43M

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

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Sensitising paper were Germany ($19.9M), Sweden ($19.1M), Japan ($12.2M), Italy ($11.7M), and Portugal ($10.8M).

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Sensitising paper were Netherlands ($43M), Belgium ($7.21M), Angola ($4.99M), Hungary ($4.93M), and Greece ($4.75M).

Net Trade (2022)

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Top 10 Exporters Countries of Sensitising 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 (2022)

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