Plastic articles nes

392690 (Harmonized System 1992 for 6-digit)

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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.

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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$37.1B
Top Destination (2022)United States$21.8B

In 2022 Other plastic articles were the world's 16th most traded product (out of 4,648).

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).

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).

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Exporters of Other plastic articles (2022)
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Importers of Other plastic articles (2022)
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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2021 -  2022)China$13.6B
Top Destination Growth (2021 -  2022)United States$8.72B

Between 2021 and 2022, the exports of Other plastic articles grew the fastest in China ($13.6B), United States ($12.4B), Germany ($6.74B), South Korea ($3.39B), and Netherlands ($3B).

Between 2021 and 2022, the fastest growing importers of Other plastic articles were United States ($8.72B), Germany ($5.87B), China ($3.32B), Netherlands ($2.87B), and Japan ($2.74B).

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Exporters of Other plastic articles (2021 - 2022)

Importers of Other plastic articles (2021 - 2022)

Market Concentration

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This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of Other plastic articles.

In 2022, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 4.15. This means that most of the exports of Other plastic articles are explained by 17 countries.

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Value of Exports in Other plastic articles

Net Trade

TOP NET EXPORTER (2022)China$29.9B
TOP NET IMPORTER (2022)Australia$2.76B

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

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Other plastic articles were China ($29.9B), Germany ($3.86B), South Korea ($2.68B), Ireland ($848M), and Chinese Taipei ($731M).

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Other plastic articles were Australia ($2.76B), Canada ($2.59B), Mexico ($2.42B), Japan ($2.02B), and Hong Kong ($1.59B).

Net Trade (2022)

Country Comparison

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

Top 10 Exporters Countries of Other plastic articles 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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