Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Natural cork, raw or simply prepared. In 2022, Natural cork, raw or simply prepared were the world's 3938th most traded product, with a total trade of $139M. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of Natural cork, raw or simply prepared grew by 27.9%, from $109M to $139M. Trade in Natural cork, raw or simply prepared represent 0.00059% of total world trade.
Natural cork, raw or simply prepared are a part of Raw Cork.
Exports In 2022 the top exporters of Natural cork, raw or simply prepared were Spain ($104M), Italy ($16M), Portugal ($11.4M), United States ($4.04M), and China ($592k).
Imports In 2022 the top importers of Natural cork, raw or simply prepared were Portugal ($114M), Spain ($9.4M), China ($4.64M), France ($1.79M), and Mexico ($1.78M).
Ranking Natural cork, raw or simply prepared ranks 3839th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).
Description Cork is used to make wine bottles, stoppers, and flooring. What is the difference between raw and processed cork? Processed cork is more than just the bark from the tree. After the bark is removed it is often burnt, boiled, and pressed into various shapes. What are the disadvantages of processed cork? Processed cork is often softer and less durable than raw cork. What are the advantages of processed cork? Processed cork is less expensive than raw cork.