Cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) was worth $22.32 billion in 2024, about 1.52 million tonnes. That is an increase of 53% since 2017, and up 2% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22.32B | 1.52M t |
| 2023 | $21.86B | 1.46M t |
| 2022 | $21.82B | 1.54M t |
| 2021 | $17.72B | 1.25M t |
| 2020 | $15.21B | 1.12M t |
| 2019 | $17.99B | 1.25M t |
| 2018 | $17.90B | 1.37M t |
| 2017 | $14.55B | 1.32M t |
Top cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 49% of world exports, followed by Vietnam and Cambodia. The top three supply 67% between them, out of 209 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.05B | 50% |
| Vietnam | $2.83B | 13% |
| Cambodia | $1.14B | 5.1% |
| Indonesia | $923.3M | 4.1% |
| France | $910.8M | 4.1% |
| Germany | $794.6M | 3.6% |
| Italy | $623.9M | 2.8% |
| Netherlands | $434.0M | 1.9% |
| Philippines | $360.0M | 1.6% |
| India | $326.8M | 1.5% |
| Spain | $308.9M | 1.4% |
| Poland | $256.6M | 1.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 21% of world imports, ahead of Japan and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 38% across 223 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.68B | 21% |
| Japan | $2.28B | 10% |
| Germany | $1.63B | 7.3% |
| France | $1.12B | 5% |
| United Kingdom | $797.7M | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $723.3M | 3.2% |
| South Korea | $717.3M | 3.2% |
| Italy | $687.2M | 3.1% |
| Spain | $673.2M | 3% |
| Canada | $667.4M | 3% |
| Poland | $587.8M | 2.6% |
| Australia | $505.6M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $14.72 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $52.97 per kg and China $11.84 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 4202.92: Cases and containers: n.e.c. in heading 4202, with outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materials. HS 4202 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most cases and containers (plastic or textile, other)?
China exported $11.05 billion in 2024, 49% of the world total, followed by Vietnam (13%) and Cambodia (5%). In all, 209 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most cases and containers (plastic or textile, other)?
The United States imported $4.68 billion in 2024, 21% of world imports, ahead of Japan (10%) and Germany (7%). The top three importers together take 38%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in cases and containers (plastic or textile, other)?
It was worth $22.32 billion in 2024, about 1.52 million tonnes. That is an increase of 53% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 209 countries reported exports and 223 reported imports.
What is the average price of cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $14.72 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $52.97 per kg and China $11.84 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for cases and containers (plastic or textile, other)?
The HS code for cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) is subheading 4202.92, in chapter 42 (articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk-worm gut)). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 4202 page.
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