Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres; cut to size or shape, articles of paper pulp, paper and paper-board, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, n.e.c. in chapter 48

4823 (Harmonized System 1992 for 4-digit)

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Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Shaped Paper. In 2021, Shaped Paper were the world's 318th most traded product, with a total trade of $12.1B. Between 2020 and 2021 the exports of Shaped Paper grew by 18%, from $10.2B to $12.1B. Trade in Shaped Paper represent 0.057% of total world trade.

Shaped Paper are a part of Paper articles. They include Paper and paper articles, nes, Trays, dishes, plates, cups and the like, of paper, Paper, self-adhesive, cut to size, in strips or rolls, Paper, fine, cut to size or shape, nes, Moulded or pressed articles of paper pulp, Paper, filter, cut to size or shape, Paper, gummed, adhesive nes, cut to size, strip, roll, Paper rolls, sheets & dials for recording instruments, Paper, fine, cut, printed, embossed, perforated, nes, and Cards, not punched, for punch card machines, paper, among others.

Exports In 2021 the top exporters of Shaped Paper  were China ($3.56B), United States ($1.12B), Germany ($1.04B), Italy ($723M), and India ($453M).

Imports In 2021 the top importers of Shaped Paper were United States ($1.47B), Germany ($836M), France ($619M), Canada ($570M), and Mexico ($516M).

Tariffs In 2018 the average tariff for Shaped Paper was 8.85%, making it the 479th lowest tariff using the HS4 product classification.

Ranking Shaped Paper ranks 434th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description Miscellaneous paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres are used in a variety of applications. Paper is used to make boxes, bags, stationery, books, food packaging, newspapers, etc. Paperboard is used for cereal boxes, toilet paper, etc. Cellulose wadding is used for insulation in houses and furniture. Webs of cellulose fibres are used in clothing, upholstery, bedding, etc.

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* Using January 2020 exchange rates when trade data is reported in local currency.

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Historical Data

Exporters and Importers

Top Origin (2021)China$3.56B
Top Destination (2021)United States$1.47B

In 2021 Shaped Paper were the world's 318th most traded product (out of 1,217).

In 2021, the top exporters of Shaped Paper were China ($3.56B), United States ($1.12B), Germany ($1.04B), Italy ($723M), and India ($453M).

In 2021, the top importers of Shaped Paper were United States ($1.47B), Germany ($836M), France ($619M), Canada ($570M), and Mexico ($516M).

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Exporters of Shaped Paper (2021)
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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2020 -  2021)China$668M
Top Destination Growth (2020 -  2021)Germany$160M

Between 2020 and 2021, the exports of Shaped Paper grew the fastest in China ($668M), Italy ($167M), Germany ($131M), India ($116M), and Turkey ($76.1M).

Between 2020 and 2021, the fastest growing importers of Shaped Paper were Germany ($160M), United States ($149M), France ($141M), United Kingdom ($113M), and Netherlands ($82M).

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Exporters of Shaped Paper (2020 - 2021)

Importers of Shaped Paper (2020 - 2021)

Market Concentration

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This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of Shaped Paper.

In 2021, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 4.34. This means that most of the exports of Shaped Paper are explained by 20 countries.

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Value of Exports in Shaped Paper

Net Trade

TOP NET EXPORTER (2021)China$3.29B
TOP NET IMPORTER (2021)France$400M

This map shows which countries export or import more of Shaped Paper. Each country is colored based on the difference in exports and imports of Shaped Paper during 2021.

In 2021, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Shaped Paper were China ($3.29B), Italy ($416M), India ($354M), Germany ($201M), and Finland ($146M).

In 2021, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Shaped Paper were France ($400M), United States ($347M), Mexico ($341M), Australia ($281M), and Canada ($276M).

Net Trade (2021)

Disaggregation

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In 2021, the world most traded Shaped Paper, disaggragated by their HS6 level were Paper and paper articles, nes ($5.07B), Trays, dishes, plates, cups and the... ($3.24B), Moulded or pressed articles of paper... ($1.36B), Paper, fine, cut to size or... ($1.18B), and Paper, filter, cut to size or... ($1.01B)

HS6 Disaggregation for Shaped Paper (2021)
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Country Comparison

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

Top 10 Exporters Countries of Shaped Paper by percentage of total exports

Product Complexity

Diversification Frontier

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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 (2021)

Country by Relatedness

The following visualization shows the relatedness of Shaped Paper to countries. Higher relatedness values ​​indicate greater knowledge, which predicts a greater probability of exporting that product in the future.

Relative Relatedness by Country (2021)

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