Wallpaper and similar wall coverings; window transparencies of paper

4814 (Harmonized System 1992 for 4-digit)

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Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Wallpaper. In 2022, Wallpaper were the world's 845th most traded product, with a total trade of $1.56B. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of Wallpaper decreased by -9.19%, from $1.71B to $1.56B. Trade in Wallpaper represent 0.0066% of total world trade.

Wallpaper are a part of Paper articles. They include Wallpaper, coated or covered with a decorated plastic, Wallpaper and similar wall coverings, nes, Wallpaper "Ingrain", and Wallpaper, covered one side with plaiting material.

Exports In 2022 the top exporters of Wallpaper  were China ($411M), Germany ($180M), Russia ($114M), Belgium ($107M), and United Arab Emirates ($102M).

Imports In 2022 the top importers of Wallpaper were India ($158M), United States ($119M), France ($119M), Kazakhstan ($69M), and United Kingdom ($68M).

Ranking Wallpaper ranks 439th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description Wallpaper is a type of wallcovering that is made from paper and often contains a layer of plaster or another material to make it more durable. Wallpaper is often used in homes because it is less expensive than other types of wallcoverings, such as painting or wallpaper, and it can be easily removed and replaced when it becomes damaged. Wallpaper can also be decorative, such as with a design or pattern, or textured, such as with a raised relief.

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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$411M
Top Destination (2022)India$158M

In 2022 Wallpaper were the world's 845th most traded product (out of 1,218).

In 2022, the top exporters of Wallpaper were China ($411M), Germany ($180M), Russia ($114M), Belgium ($107M), and United Arab Emirates ($102M).

In 2022, the top importers of Wallpaper were India ($158M), United States ($119M), France ($119M), Kazakhstan ($69M), and United Kingdom ($68M).

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Exporters of Wallpaper (2022)
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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2021 -  2022)United Arab Emirates$94.4M
Top Destination Growth (2021 -  2022)India$120M

Between 2021 and 2022, the exports of Wallpaper grew the fastest in United Arab Emirates ($94.4M), India ($28.2M), Hong Kong ($11.2M), Uzbekistan ($8.48M), and United States ($3.1M).

Between 2021 and 2022, the fastest growing importers of Wallpaper were India ($120M), Hong Kong ($33.4M), Uzbekistan ($7.24M), Kyrgyzstan ($6.03M), and United States ($4.96M).

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Exporters of Wallpaper (2021 - 2022)

Importers of Wallpaper (2021 - 2022)

Market Concentration

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This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of Wallpaper.

In 2022, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 3.94. This means that most of the exports of Wallpaper are explained by 15 countries.

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Value of Exports in Wallpaper

Net Trade

TOP NET EXPORTER (2022)China$397M
TOP NET IMPORTER (2022)India$113M

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

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Wallpaper were China ($397M), Germany ($141M), Belgium ($81M), United Arab Emirates ($75.4M), and Italy ($62.2M).

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Wallpaper were India ($113M), France ($72.1M), United States ($71.8M), Kazakhstan ($68.3M), and Vietnam ($63.7M).

Net Trade (2022)

Disaggregation

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In 2022, the world most traded Wallpaper, disaggragated by their HS6 level were Wallpaper, coated or covered with a... ($1.27B) and Wallpaper and similar wall coverings, nes ($290M)

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Country Comparison

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This visualization shows the countries that have an important ratio of their trade related to Wallpaper.
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Top 10 Exporters Countries of Wallpaper by percentage of total exports

Potential Exports

Potential Exports

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALNetherlands+ $2.46M
TOP IMPORT POTENTIALBelgium+ $2.96M

Wallpaper’s highest export potential is Netherlands. With an export gap of $2.46M.  Wallpaper’s highest import potential is Belgium with an import gap of $2.96M.

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Product Complexity

Diversification Frontier

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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)

Country by Relatedness

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

Relative Relatedness by Country (2022)

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