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Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Containers, packing, nes of paper. In 2022, Containers, packing, nes of paper were the world's 1261st most traded product, with a total trade of $2.6B. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of Containers, packing, nes of paper grew by 8.56%, from $2.4B to $2.6B. Trade in Containers, packing, nes of paper represent 0.011% of total world trade.

Containers, packing, nes of paper are a part of Paper Containers.

Exports In 2022 the top exporters of Containers, packing, nes of paper  were China ($998M), Germany ($189M), United States ($157M), Italy ($116M), and Netherlands ($79M).

Imports In 2022 the top importers of Containers, packing, nes of paper were United States ($440M), France ($173M), Germany ($161M), Italy ($115M), and United Kingdom ($104M).

Ranking Containers, packing, nes of paper ranks 2668th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description Containers are used to hold food, usually for cooking, transporting, or storing. Packing is the process of wrapping items in paper to protect them from damage or to prepare them for shipping. Paper is commonly used as packaging for items to protect them from damage and to prepare them for shipping.

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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)China$998M
Top Destination (2022)United States$440M

In 2022 Containers, packing, nes of paper were the world's 1261st most traded product (out of 4,648).

In 2022, the top exporters of Containers, packing, nes of paper were China ($998M), Germany ($189M), United States ($157M), Italy ($116M), and Netherlands ($79M).

In 2022, the top importers of Containers, packing, nes of paper were United States ($440M), France ($173M), Germany ($161M), Italy ($115M), and United Kingdom ($104M).

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Exporters of Containers, packing, nes of paper (2022)
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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2021 -  2022)China$81M
Top Destination Growth (2021 -  2022)Thailand$29.2M

Between 2021 and 2022, the exports of Containers, packing, nes of paper grew the fastest in China ($81M), Russia ($26M), Italy ($19.2M), Dominican Republic ($17.6M), and France ($16.6M).

Between 2021 and 2022, the fastest growing importers of Containers, packing, nes of paper were Thailand ($29.2M), France ($28.1M), Saudi Arabia ($17.6M), United Arab Emirates ($17.5M), and Azerbaijan ($17.3M).

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Exporters of Containers, packing, nes of paper (2021 - 2022)

Importers of Containers, packing, nes of paper (2021 - 2022)

Market Concentration

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This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of Containers, packing, nes of paper.

In 2022, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 4.02. This means that most of the exports of Containers, packing, nes of paper are explained by 16 countries.

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Value of Exports in Containers, packing, nes of paper

Net Trade

TOP NET EXPORTER (2022)China$984M
TOP NET IMPORTER (2022)United States$283M

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

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Containers, packing, nes of paper were China ($984M), Turkey ($67.8M), Czechia ($28.8M), Germany ($28.7M), and Ireland ($17.4M).

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Containers, packing, nes of paper were United States ($283M), France ($96M), United Kingdom ($84.1M), Japan ($66.2M), and Switzerland ($63.6M).

Net Trade (2022)

Country Comparison

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This visualization shows the countries that have an important ratio of their trade related to Containers, packing, nes of paper.
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Top 10 Exporters Countries of Containers, packing, nes of 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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