Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Other plastic articles. In 2022, Other plastic articles were the world's 16th most traded product, with a total trade of $139B. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of Other plastic articles grew by 66%, from $83.9B to $139B. Trade in Other plastic articles represent 0.59% of total world trade.
Other plastic articles are a part of Other Plastic Products.
Exports In 2022 the top exporters of Other plastic articles were China ($37.1B), United States ($20.3B), Germany ($17B), Netherlands ($5.51B), and South Korea ($4.94B).
Imports In 2022 the top importers of Other plastic articles were United States ($21.8B), Germany ($13.2B), China ($7.21B), Netherlands ($5.56B), and Japan ($5.53B).
Ranking Other plastic articles ranks 1110th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).
Description Plastics are typically used as packaging for food and drink, as well as for containers for certain kinds of household cleaners. Plastics are also used in automobiles, appliances, furniture, and electronics. Examples include polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and polyethylene terephthalate.