Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres; cut to size or shape, articles of paper pulp, paper and paper-board, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, n.e.c. in chapter 48

4823 (Harmonized System 1992 for 4-digit)

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Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Shaped Paper. In 2022, Shaped Paper were the world's 281st most traded product, with a total trade of $15.1B. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of Shaped Paper grew by 25.1%, from $12.1B to $15.1B. Trade in Shaped Paper represent 0.064% of total world trade.

Shaped Paper are a part of Paper articles. They include Paper and paper articles, nes, Trays, dishes, plates, cups and the like, of paper, Paper, fine, cut to size or shape, nes, Paper, self-adhesive, cut to size, in strips or rolls, Moulded or pressed articles of paper pulp, Paper, filter, cut to size or shape, Paper, gummed, adhesive nes, cut to size, strip, roll, Paper rolls, sheets & dials for recording instruments, Paper, fine, cut, printed, embossed, perforated, nes, and Cards, not punched, for punch card machines, paper, among others.

Exports In 2022 the top exporters of Shaped Paper  were China ($5.28B), United States ($1.2B), Germany ($1.12B), Italy ($819M), and India ($563M).

Imports In 2022 the top importers of Shaped Paper were United States ($2.12B), Germany ($875M), France ($755M), Canada ($714M), and United Kingdom ($603M).

Ranking Shaped Paper ranks 549th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description Miscellaneous paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres are used in a variety of applications. Paper is used to make boxes, bags, stationery, books, food packaging, newspapers, etc. Paperboard is used for cereal boxes, toilet paper, etc. Cellulose wadding is used for insulation in houses and furniture. Webs of cellulose fibres are used in clothing, upholstery, bedding, etc.

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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$5.28B
Top Destination (2022)United States$2.12B

In 2022 Shaped Paper were the world's 281st most traded product (out of 1,218).

In 2022, the top exporters of Shaped Paper were China ($5.28B), United States ($1.2B), Germany ($1.12B), Italy ($819M), and India ($563M).

In 2022, the top importers of Shaped Paper were United States ($2.12B), Germany ($875M), France ($755M), Canada ($714M), and United Kingdom ($603M).

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Exporters of Shaped Paper (2022)
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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2021 -  2022)China$1.74B
Top Destination Growth (2021 -  2022)United States$638M

Between 2021 and 2022, the exports of Shaped Paper grew the fastest in China ($1.74B), France ($121M), India ($116M), Italy ($102M), and Germany ($86.2M).

Between 2021 and 2022, the fastest growing importers of Shaped Paper were United States ($638M), Singapore ($159M), Canada ($140M), France ($134M), and Malaysia ($130M).

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Exporters of Shaped Paper (2021 - 2022)

Importers of Shaped Paper (2021 - 2022)

Market Concentration

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This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of Shaped Paper.

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

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Value of Exports in Shaped Paper

Net Trade

TOP NET EXPORTER (2022)China$5.06B
TOP NET IMPORTER (2022)United States$920M

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

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Shaped Paper were China ($5.06B), Italy ($438M), India ($426M), Germany ($248M), and Finland ($192M).

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Shaped Paper were United States ($920M), France ($414M), Canada ($373M), Australia ($348M), and United Kingdom ($304M).

Net Trade (2022)

Disaggregation

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In 2022, the world most traded Shaped Paper, disaggragated by their HS6 level were Paper and paper articles, nes ($6.16B), Trays, dishes, plates, cups and the... ($4.49B), Moulded or pressed articles of paper... ($1.61B), Paper, fine, cut to size or... ($1.44B), and Paper, filter, cut to size or... ($1.13B)

HS6 Disaggregation for Shaped 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 Shaped Paper.
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Top 10 Exporters Countries of Shaped Paper by percentage of total exports

Potential Exports

Potential Exports

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALIndia+ $46.7M
TOP IMPORT POTENTIALUnited States+ $8.14M

Shaped Paper’s highest export potential is India. With an export gap of $46.7M.  Shaped Paper’s highest import potential is United States with an import gap of $8.14M.

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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 Shaped 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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