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Plastics and Articles Thereof

Code 39 (Harmonized System 2012 by 2 digits)

 2023: US$42.3B, Total Trade Exchange

2023: US$11.7B, International Sales

  2023: US$30.6B, International Purchases

In 2023, the trade exchange (includes international purchases and sales) of Plastics and Articles Thereof was US$42.3B.

In 2023, the states with the most international sales in Plastics and Articles Thereof were Ciudad de México (US$1.63B), Baja California (US$1.55B), Nuevo León (US$1.47B), Tamaulipas (US$1.47B), and Chihuahua (US$1.22B).

The states with the most international purchases in 2023 were Ciudad de México (US$5.45B), Baja California (US$3.94B), Nuevo León (US$3.55B), Chihuahua (US$3.24B), and Estado de México (US$2.46B).

In 2023, the main commercial destinations of Plastics and Articles Thereof were United States (US$9.37B), Guatemala (US$214M), Canada (US$142M), El Salvador (US$141M), and Nicaragua (US$135M).

The main commercial origins of Plastics and Articles Thereof in 2023 were United States (US$19.2B), China (US$3.79B), South Korea (US$1.28B), Germany (US$1.16B), and Canada (US$743M).

In the global context, the main exporting countries of Plastics and Articles Thereof in 2022 were China (US$140B), United States (US$84.2B), and Germany (US$79.9B). In the same year, the main importing countries of Plastics and Articles Thereof were United States (US$89.5B), China (US$71B), and Germany (US$53.3B).

Trade Balance of Mexico

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Net Trade Balance

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US$42.3B, Total Trade Exchange (2023)

In 2023, the total trade exchange of Plastics and Articles Thereof in Mexico (including international purchases and sales) was US$42.3B.

The visualizations show the net balance of Plastics and Articles Thereof 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$1.1B, International Sales
  • US$2.86B, International Purchases

In July 2024, international sales of Plastics and Articles Thereof were US$1.1B and a total of US$2.86B in international purchases. For this month the net trade balance of Plastics and Articles Thereof it was of -US$1.76B.

Market Concentration

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2024-Q3: US$1.1B, International Sales

The visualization shows the quarterly concentration of international sales of Plastics and Articles Thereof at state level.

In the third quarter of 2024, international sales were US$1.1B, being the states with the most sales Baja California (US$160M), Nuevo León (US$147M), and Ciudad de México (US$143M).

Exchange by Territory

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International Sales

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Ciudad de México: US$1.63B, State with the Most International Sales (2023)

United States: US$9.37B, Main commercial destination (2023)

In 2023, the states with the highest international sales in Plastics and Articles Thereof were Ciudad de México (US$1.63B), Baja California (US$1.55B), Nuevo León (US$1.47B), Tamaulipas (US$1.47B), and Chihuahua (US$1.22B).

In 2023, the countries with the most international purchases from Mexico were United States (US$9.37B), Guatemala (US$214M), Canada (US$142M), El Salvador (US$141M), and Nicaragua (US$135M).

International Purchases

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Ciudad de México: US$5.45B, State with the Most International Purchases (2023)

United States: US$19.2B, Main Commercial Origin (2023)

In 2023, the states with the highest international in Plastics and Articles Thereof were Ciudad de México (US$5.45B), Baja California (US$3.94B), Nuevo León (US$3.55B), Chihuahua (US$3.24B), and Estado de México (US$2.46B).

The countries with the most international sales to Mexico in 2023 were United States (US$19.2B), China (US$3.79B), South Korea (US$1.28B), Germany (US$1.16B), and Canada (US$743M).

Specialization

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Specialization by State

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The RCA-Complexity  diagram compares the Revelead Comparative Advantages of states in Plastics and Articles Thereof  and the Economic Complexity Index of each state.

RCA values ​​greater than 1 indicate that the state has comparative advantages in Plastics and Articles Thereof. 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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  • 1.48%, Mexican share in global exports - 2022
  • 3.75%, Mexican share in global imports - 2022

The visualizations show the global market for Plastics and Articles Thereof. 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 Plastics and Articles Thereof were China (US$140B), United States (US$84.2B), and Germany (US$79.9B). In the same year, the main importing countries for Plastics and Articles Thereof were United States (US$89.5B), China (US$71B), and Germany (US$53.3B).