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Printed matter, n.e.c., including printed pictures and photographs

4911 (Harmonized System 1992 for 4-digit)

2023
World Trade $10.4BRnk 355 / 1217
2023
Top Exporter | Top Importer $1.56B | $1.52BChina | United States
2023
Product Complexity 0.56Rnk 349 / 1044
2022 - 2023
Export Growth (CAGR) -3.9%Rnk 526 / 1217
2023
Share of World Trade 0.046%Rnk 355 / 1217

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Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Other Printed Material. In 2023, Other Printed Material were the world's 355th most traded product, with a total trade of $10.4B. Between 2022 and 2023 the exports of Other Printed Material decreased by -3.9%, from $10.8B to $10.4B. Trade in Other Printed Material represent 0.046% of total world trade.

Other Printed Material are a part of Books, newspapers, & other prints. They include Trade advertising material, catalogues etc., Printed matter, nes, and Pictures, designs and photographs.

Exports In 2023 the top exporters of Other Printed Material  were China ($1.56B), United States ($1.35B), Germany ($1.29B), Netherlands ($479M), and Canada ($400M).

Imports In 2023 the top importers of Other Printed Material were United States ($1.52B), Germany ($804M), France ($706M), Canada ($578M), and Switzerland ($473M).

Ranking Other Printed Material ranks 349th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description Printed matter is used for a variety of purposes. It can be used as a form of communication, such as in a newspaper or magazine, as an educational tool, such as in a textbook, or as a form of art, such as in a postcard.

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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 (2023)China$1.56B
Top Destination (2023)United States$1.52B

In 2023 Other Printed Material were the world's 355th most traded product (out of 1,217).

In 2023, the top exporters of Other Printed Material were China ($1.56B), United States ($1.35B), Germany ($1.29B), Netherlands ($479M), and Canada ($400M).

In 2023, the top importers of Other Printed Material were United States ($1.52B), Germany ($804M), France ($706M), Canada ($578M), and Switzerland ($473M).

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Exporters of Other Printed Material (2023)
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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2022 -  2023)Oman$112M
Top Destination Growth (2022 -  2023)United Arab Emirates$107M

Between 2022 and 2023, the exports of Other Printed Material grew the fastest in Oman ($112M), Netherlands ($75.9M), Mexico ($57.8M), Hungary ($28.2M), and Malta ($25.5M).

Between 2022 and 2023, the fastest growing importers of Other Printed Material were United Arab Emirates ($107M), Vietnam ($62M), Haiti ($54.2M), Italy ($39.4M), and United Kingdom ($38.7M).

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Exporters of Other Printed Material (2022 - 2023)

Importers of Other Printed Material (2022 - 2023)

Market Concentration

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This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of Other Printed Material.

In 2023, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 4.64. This means that most of the exports of Other Printed Material are explained by 25 countries.

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Value of Exports in Other Printed Material

Net Trade

TOP NET EXPORTER (2023)China$1.24B
TOP NET IMPORTER (2023)France$369M

This map shows which countries export or import more of Other Printed Material. Each country is colored based on the difference in exports and imports of Other Printed Material during 2023.

In 2023, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Other Printed Material were China ($1.24B), Germany ($487M), Poland ($248M), Belgium ($174M), and Singapore ($138M).

In 2023, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Other Printed Material were France ($369M), Switzerland ($327M), Japan ($300M), Canada ($178M), and United States ($170M).

Net Trade (2023)

Disaggregation

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In 2023, the world most traded Other Printed Material, disaggragated by their HS6 level were Printed matter, nes ($5.15B), Trade advertising material, catalogues etc. ($3.42B), and Pictures, designs and photographs ($1.83B)

HS6 Disaggregation for Other Printed Material (2023)
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This visualization shows the countries that have an important ratio of their trade related to Other Printed Material.
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Top 10 Exporters Countries of Other Printed Material by percentage of total exports

Potential Exports

Potential Exports

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALGermany+ $27.6M
TOP IMPORT POTENTIALGermany+ $14.2M

Other Printed Material’s highest export potential is Germany. With an export gap of $27.6M.  Other Printed Material’s highest import potential is Germany with an import gap of $14.2M.

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Product Complexity

Diversification Frontier

Specialization

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 (2023)

Related Products

This visualization shows products that are likely to be exported by countries that export Other Printed Material.

Country by Relatedness

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

Relative Relatedness by Country (2023)

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