Paper and paperboard, coated one or both sides with kaolin (china clay) or inorganic substances, with binder or not, no other coating, surface coloured or not, surface decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size

4810 (Harmonized System 1992 for 4-digit)

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Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Kaolin Coated Paper. In 2022, Kaolin Coated Paper were the world's 147th most traded product, with a total trade of $32.2B. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of Kaolin Coated Paper grew by 19.2%, from $27B to $32.2B. Trade in Kaolin Coated Paper represent 0.14% of total world trade.

Kaolin Coated Paper are a part of Paper articles. They include Paper, fine, woodfree, <150 g/m2, clay coated, Paper, multi-ply, clay coated, nes, Paper, fine, light weight coated, Paper, fine, wood containing clay coated, except ligh, Paper, kraft,>95% chem pulp,>150 g,bleached,clay coat, Paper, fine, woodfree, >150 g/m2, clay coated, Paper, kraft, clay coated, nes, Paper, clay coated, nes, and Paper, kraft,>95% chem pulp,<150 g,bleached,clay coat.

Exports In 2022 the top exporters of Kaolin Coated Paper  were China ($4.83B), Finland ($4.37B), Germany ($4.2B), Sweden ($3.41B), and United States ($2.31B).

Imports In 2022 the top importers of Kaolin Coated Paper were United States ($3.51B), Germany ($2.98B), France ($1.53B), United Kingdom ($1.48B), and Poland ($1.4B).

Ranking Kaolin Coated Paper ranks 336th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description Paper is a material made from wood pulp and sometimes other fibers, which is used for writing, printing, drawing, and packaging. Paperboard is a heavier type of paper made from a variety of materials including pulp, recycled paper, and sometimes resin. Paperboard coated on one or both sides with kaolin is used in the production of cups, plates, bowls, and other food packaging items.

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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$4.83B
Top Destination (2022)United States$3.51B

In 2022 Kaolin Coated Paper were the world's 147th most traded product (out of 1,218).

In 2022, the top exporters of Kaolin Coated Paper were China ($4.83B), Finland ($4.37B), Germany ($4.2B), Sweden ($3.41B), and United States ($2.31B).

In 2022, the top importers of Kaolin Coated Paper were United States ($3.51B), Germany ($2.98B), France ($1.53B), United Kingdom ($1.48B), and Poland ($1.4B).

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Exporters of Kaolin Coated Paper (2022)
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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2021 -  2022)China$2.19B
Top Destination Growth (2021 -  2022)United States$1.23B

Between 2021 and 2022, the exports of Kaolin Coated Paper grew the fastest in China ($2.19B), Germany ($624M), Austria ($347M), United States ($288M), and Italy ($275M).

Between 2021 and 2022, the fastest growing importers of Kaolin Coated Paper were United States ($1.23B), Germany ($436M), Turkey ($394M), Italy ($324M), and Mexico ($294M).

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Exporters of Kaolin Coated Paper (2021 - 2022)

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Market Concentration

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This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of Kaolin Coated Paper.

In 2022, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 4.14. This means that most of the exports of Kaolin Coated Paper are explained by 17 countries.

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Value of Exports in Kaolin Coated Paper

Net Trade

TOP NET EXPORTER (2022)Finland$4.32B
TOP NET IMPORTER (2022)United Kingdom$1.21B

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

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Kaolin Coated Paper were Finland ($4.32B), China ($3.99B), Sweden ($3.3B), Germany ($1.22B), and Austria ($1.2B).

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Kaolin Coated Paper were United Kingdom ($1.21B), United States ($1.2B), Mexico ($1.12B), Poland ($1.08B), and Turkey ($993M).

Net Trade (2022)

Disaggregation

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In 2022, the world most traded Kaolin Coated Paper, disaggragated by their HS6 level were Paper, multi-ply, clay coated, nes ($11.8B), Paper, fine, woodfree, <150 g/m2, clay... ($9.14B), Paper, fine, wood containing clay coated,... ($4.47B), Paper, fine, light weight coated ($2.43B), and Paper, kraft,>95% chem pulp,>150 g,bleached,clay coat ($2.06B)

HS6 Disaggregation for Kaolin Coated Paper (2022)
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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 Kaolin Coated Paper.
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Top 10 Exporters Countries of Kaolin Coated Paper by percentage of total exports

Potential Exports

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALRussia+ $33.1M
TOP IMPORT POTENTIALGermany+ $3.44M

Kaolin Coated Paper’s highest export potential is Russia. With an export gap of $33.1M.  Kaolin Coated Paper’s highest import potential is Germany with an import gap of $3.44M.

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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 Kaolin Coated Paper 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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