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Soap, and Preparations for Use as Soap, in Bars, Chunks or Molded Pieces or Shapes, and Paper, Wadding, Felt and Non-Wovens, Impregnated, Coated or Covered with Soap or Detergent (Exc. Toiletry, Incl. Medicated Products)

Código 340119 (Harmonized System 2012 by 6 digits)

 2023: US$115M, Total Trade Exchange

2023: US$90.5M, International Sales

  2023: US$24.2M, International Purchases

In 2023, the trade exchange (includes international purchases and sales) of Soap, and Preparations for Use as Soap, in Bars, Chunks or Molded Pieces or Shapes, and Paper, Wadding, Felt and Non-Wovens, Impregnated, Coated or Covered with Soap or Detergent (Exc. Toiletry, Incl. Medicated Products) was US$115M.

In 2023, the states with the most international sales in Soap, and Preparations for Use as Soap, in Bars, Chunks or Molded Pieces or Shapes, and Paper, Wadding, Felt and Non-Wovens, Impregnated, Coated or Covered with Soap or Detergent (Exc. Toiletry, Incl. Medicated Products) were Ciudad de México (US$54.2M), Estado de México (US$24.1M), Jalisco (US$3.57M), Nuevo León (US$1.29M), and Baja California (US$981k).

The states with the most international purchases in 2023 were Nuevo León (US$4.76M), Ciudad de México (US$4.66M), Estado de México (US$2.92M), Baja California (US$1.5M), and Tamaulipas (US$1.02M).

In 2023, the main commercial destinations of Soap, and Preparations for Use as Soap, in Bars, Chunks or Molded Pieces or Shapes, and Paper, Wadding, Felt and Non-Wovens, Impregnated, Coated or Covered with Soap or Detergent (Exc. Toiletry, Incl. Medicated Products) were United States (US$70.7M), Panama (US$2.39M), Costa Rica (US$2.27M), Bolivia (US$1.81M), and Peru (US$1.61M).

The main commercial origins of Soap, and Preparations for Use as Soap, in Bars, Chunks or Molded Pieces or Shapes, and Paper, Wadding, Felt and Non-Wovens, Impregnated, Coated or Covered with Soap or Detergent (Exc. Toiletry, Incl. Medicated Products) in 2023 were United States (US$7.58M), China (US$2.41M), Ireland (US$1.6M), Colombia (US$1.45M), and United Kingdom (US$1.25M).

In the global context, the main exporting countries of Soap, and Preparations for Use as Soap, in Bars, Chunks or Molded Pieces or Shapes, and Paper, Wadding, Felt and Non-Wovens, Impregnated, Coated or Covered with Soap or Detergent (Exc. Toiletry, Incl. Medicated Products) in 2022 were China (US$567M), United States (US$114M), and Poland (US$101M). In the same year, the main importing countries of Soap, and Preparations for Use as Soap, in Bars, Chunks or Molded Pieces or Shapes, and Paper, Wadding, Felt and Non-Wovens, Impregnated, Coated or Covered with Soap or Detergent (Exc. Toiletry, Incl. Medicated Products) were United States (US$249M), Australia (US$103M), and Germany (US$95.9M).

Trade Balance of Mexico

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Net Trade Balance

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US$115M, Total Trade Exchange (2023)

In 2023, the total trade exchange of Soap, and Preparations for Use as Soap, in Bars, Chunks or Molded Pieces or Shapes, and Paper, Wadding, Felt and Non-Wovens, Impregnated, Coated or Covered with Soap or Detergent (Exc. Toiletry, Incl. Medicated Products) in Mexico (including international purchases and sales) was US$115M.

The visualizations show the net balance of Soap, and Preparations for Use as Soap, in Bars, Chunks or Molded Pieces or Shapes, and Paper, Wadding, Felt and Non-Wovens, Impregnated, Coated or Covered with Soap or Detergent (Exc. Toiletry, Incl. Medicated Products) 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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November, 2024

  • US$2.37M, International Purchases
  • US$7.9M, International Sales

In November 2024, international sales of Soap, and Preparations for Use as Soap, in Bars, Chunks or Molded Pieces or Shapes, and Paper, Wadding, Felt and Non-Wovens, Impregnated, Coated or Covered with Soap or Detergent (Exc. Toiletry, Incl. Medicated Products) were US$7.9M, while international purchases reached US$2.37M. The above results in a trade balance of US$5.53M.

Market Concentration

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2024-Q4: US$15.5M, International Sales

The visualization shows the quarterly concentration of international sales of Soap, and Preparations for Use as Soap, in Bars, Chunks or Molded Pieces or Shapes, and Paper, Wadding, Felt and Non-Wovens, Impregnated, Coated or Covered with Soap or Detergent (Exc. Toiletry, Incl. Medicated Products) at state level.

In the fourth quarter of 2024, international sales were US$15.5M, being the states with the most sales Ciudad de México (US$8.6M), Estado de México (US$4.52M), and Tamaulipas (US$1.55M).

Exchange by Territory

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International Sales

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Ciudad de México: US$54.2M, State with the Most International Sales (2023)

United States: US$70.7M, Main commercial destination (2023)

In 2023, the states with the highest international sales in Soap, and Preparations for Use as Soap, in Bars, Chunks or Molded Pieces or Shapes, and Paper, Wadding, Felt and Non-Wovens, Impregnated, Coated or Covered with Soap or Detergent (Exc. Toiletry, Incl. Medicated Products) were Ciudad de México (US$54.2M), Estado de México (US$24.1M), Jalisco (US$3.57M), Nuevo León (US$1.29M), and Baja California (US$981k).

In 2023, the countries with the most international purchases from Mexico were United States (US$70.7M), Panama (US$2.39M), Costa Rica (US$2.27M), Bolivia (US$1.81M), and Peru (US$1.61M).

International Purchases

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Nuevo León: US$4.76M, State with the Most International Purchases (2023)

United States: US$7.58M, Main Commercial Origin (2023)

In 2023, the states with the highest international in Soap, and Preparations for Use as Soap, in Bars, Chunks or Molded Pieces or Shapes, and Paper, Wadding, Felt and Non-Wovens, Impregnated, Coated or Covered with Soap or Detergent (Exc. Toiletry, Incl. Medicated Products) were Nuevo León (US$4.76M), Ciudad de México (US$4.66M), Estado de México (US$2.92M), Baja California (US$1.5M), and Tamaulipas (US$1.02M).

The countries with the most international sales to Mexico in 2023 were United States (US$7.58M), China (US$2.41M), Ireland (US$1.6M), Colombia (US$1.45M), and United Kingdom (US$1.25M).

Specialization

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Specialization by State

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The RCA-Complexity  diagram compares the Revelead Comparative Advantages of states in Soap, and Preparations for Use as Soap, in Bars, Chunks or Molded Pieces or Shapes, and Paper, Wadding, Felt and Non-Wovens, Impregnated, Coated or Covered with Soap or Detergent (Exc. Toiletry, Incl. Medicated Products)  and the Economic Complexity Index of each state.

RCA values ​​greater than 1 indicate that the state has comparative advantages in Soap, and Preparations for Use as Soap, in Bars, Chunks or Molded Pieces or Shapes, and Paper, Wadding, Felt and Non-Wovens, Impregnated, Coated or Covered with Soap or Detergent (Exc. Toiletry, Incl. Medicated Products). 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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  • 3.29%, Mexican share in global exports - 2022
  • 0.9%, Mexican share in global imports - 2022

The visualizations show the global market for Soap, and Preparations for Use as Soap, in Bars, Chunks or Molded Pieces or Shapes, and Paper, Wadding, Felt and Non-Wovens, Impregnated, Coated or Covered with Soap or Detergent (Exc. Toiletry, Incl. Medicated Products). 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 Soap, and Preparations for Use as Soap, in Bars, Chunks or Molded Pieces or Shapes, and Paper, Wadding, Felt and Non-Wovens, Impregnated, Coated or Covered with Soap or Detergent (Exc. Toiletry, Incl. Medicated Products) were China (US$567M), United States (US$114M), and Poland (US$101M). In the same year, the main importing countries for Soap, and Preparations for Use as Soap, in Bars, Chunks or Molded Pieces or Shapes, and Paper, Wadding, Felt and Non-Wovens, Impregnated, Coated or Covered with Soap or Detergent (Exc. Toiletry, Incl. Medicated Products) were United States (US$249M), Australia (US$103M), and Germany (US$95.9M).