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Plastic Items and Articles of other Materials

Código 392690 (Harmonized System 2012 by 6 digits)

 2023: US$7.63B, Total Trade Exchange

2023: US$2.28B, International Sales

  2023: US$5.35B, International Purchases

In 2023, the trade exchange (includes international purchases and sales) of Plastic Items and Articles of other Materials was US$7.63B.

In 2023, the states with the most international sales in Plastic Items and Articles of other Materials were Baja California (US$555M), Chihuahua (US$521M), Nuevo León (US$346M), Tamaulipas (US$181M), and Jalisco (US$171M).

The states with the most international purchases in 2023 were Chihuahua (US$894M), Baja California (US$712M), Nuevo León (US$607M), Coahuila de Zaragoza (US$452M), and Tamaulipas (US$422M).

In 2023, the main commercial destinations of Plastic Items and Articles of other Materials were United States (US$2B), Nicaragua (US$70.1M), China (US$31.8M), Canada (US$23.1M), and Guatemala (US$11.7M).

The main commercial origins of Plastic Items and Articles of other Materials in 2023 were United States (US$2.83B), China (US$1.01B), Germany (US$296M), Japan (US$216M), and South Korea (US$168M).

In the global context, the main exporting countries of Plastic Items and Articles of other Materials in 2022 were China (US$23.9B), Germany (US$9.37B), and United States (US$8.48B). In the same year, the main importing countries of Plastic Items and Articles of other Materials were United States (US$12.3B), Germany (US$6.66B), and Mexico (US$4.72B).

Trade Balance of Mexico

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Net Trade Balance

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US$7.63B, Total Trade Exchange (2023)

In 2023, the total trade exchange of Plastic Items and Articles of other Materials in Mexico (including international purchases and sales) was US$7.63B.

The visualizations show the net balance of Plastic Items and Articles of other Materials at the level of states and countries. Colors more similar to blue, indicate that the territory presented a higher level of international sales. Colors more similar to red, indicate that the territory presented a higher level of international purchases.

Net International Trade

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July, 2024

  • US$469M, International Purchases
  • US$236M, International Sales

In July 2024, international sales of Plastic Items and Articles of other Materials were US$236M, while international purchases reached US$469M. The above results in a trade balance of -US$233M.

Market Concentration

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2024-Q3: US$236M, International Sales

The visualization shows the quarterly concentration of international sales of Plastic Items and Articles of other Materials at state level.

In the third quarter of 2024, international sales were US$236M, being the states with the most sales Baja California (US$51.4M), Nuevo León (US$48M), and Chihuahua (US$46.8M).

Exchange by Territory

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International Sales

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Baja California: US$555M, State with the Most International Sales (2023)

United States: US$2B, Main commercial destination (2023)

In 2023, the states with the highest international sales in Plastic Items and Articles of other Materials were Baja California (US$555M), Chihuahua (US$521M), Nuevo León (US$346M), Tamaulipas (US$181M), and Jalisco (US$171M).

In 2023, the countries with the most international purchases from Mexico were United States (US$2B), Nicaragua (US$70.1M), China (US$31.8M), Canada (US$23.1M), and Guatemala (US$11.7M).

International Purchases

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Chihuahua: US$894M, State with the Most International Purchases (2023)

United States: US$2.83B, Main Commercial Origin (2023)

In 2023, the states with the highest international in Plastic Items and Articles of other Materials were Chihuahua (US$894M), Baja California (US$712M), Nuevo León (US$607M), Coahuila de Zaragoza (US$452M), and Tamaulipas (US$422M).

The countries with the most international sales to Mexico in 2023 were United States (US$2.83B), China (US$1.01B), Germany (US$296M), Japan (US$216M), and South Korea (US$168M).

Specialization

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Specialization by State

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The RCA-Complexity  diagram compares the Revelead Comparative Advantages of states in Plastic Items and Articles of other Materials  and the Economic Complexity Index of each state.

RCA values ​​greater than 1 indicate that the state has comparative advantages in Plastic Items and Articles of other Materials. On the other hand, high levels of complexity (ECI) are associated with higher levels of income, potential for economic growth, lower income inequality and lower emissions.

Origins and Trade Destinations

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  • 2.67%, Mexican share in global exports - 2022
  • 5.85%, Mexican share in global imports - 2022

The visualizations show the global market for Plastic Items and Articles of other Materials. In both charts, Mexico stands out in order to identify its participation in the export and import market.

In 2022, the main exporting countries of Plastic Items and Articles of other Materials were China (US$23.9B), Germany (US$9.37B), and United States (US$8.48B). In the same year, the main importing countries for Plastic Items and Articles of other Materials were United States (US$12.3B), Germany (US$6.66B), and Mexico (US$4.72B).