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711610 (Harmonized System 1992 for 6-digit)

2022
World Trade $189MRnk 3756 / 4648
2022
Top Exporter | Top Importer $59.1M | $61.8MChina | Hong Kong
2022
Product Complexity -0.73Rnk 3511 / 4653
2021 - 2022
Export Growth (CAGR) 41%Rnk 237 / 4648
2022
Share of World Trade 0.0008%Rnk 3756 / 4648

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Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Articles of natural or cultured pearls. In 2022, Articles of natural or cultured pearls were the world's 3756th most traded product, with a total trade of $189M. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of Articles of natural or cultured pearls grew by 41%, from $134M to $189M. Trade in Articles of natural or cultured pearls represent 0.0008% of total world trade.

Articles of natural or cultured pearls are a part of Pearl Products.

Exports In 2022 the top exporters of Articles of natural or cultured pearls  were China ($59.1M), Japan ($50.7M), Burma ($19.7M), United States ($8.42M), and Hong Kong ($6.35M).

Imports In 2022 the top importers of Articles of natural or cultured pearls were Hong Kong ($61.8M), United States ($19.9M), China ($15.4M), Japan ($14.1M), and Germany ($6.71M).

Ranking Articles of natural or cultured pearls ranks 3511th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description When buying pearls, one must be aware of the different types of pearls that exist. There are the natural pearls, which are formed inside the shell of the mollusk, and cultured pearls, which are actually a pearl that has been implanted in a previously harvested pearl. The common uses of pearls are as jewelry, in cosmetics, or for decoration. When pearls are used in jewelry, they are often set in rings, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and brooches. These are often given as a gift to someone for a special occasion

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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$59.1M
Top Destination (2022)Hong Kong$61.8M

In 2022 Articles of natural or cultured pearls were the world's 3756th most traded product (out of 4,648).

In 2022, the top exporters of Articles of natural or cultured pearls were China ($59.1M), Japan ($50.7M), Burma ($19.7M), United States ($8.42M), and Hong Kong ($6.35M).

In 2022, the top importers of Articles of natural or cultured pearls were Hong Kong ($61.8M), United States ($19.9M), China ($15.4M), Japan ($14.1M), and Germany ($6.71M).

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Exporters of Articles of natural or cultured pearls (2022)
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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2021 -  2022)Japan$27.4M
Top Destination Growth (2021 -  2022)Hong Kong$32.7M

Between 2021 and 2022, the exports of Articles of natural or cultured pearls grew the fastest in Japan ($27.4M), China ($16.5M), Burma ($4.96M), Australia ($2.56M), and Qatar ($1.65M).

Between 2021 and 2022, the fastest growing importers of Articles of natural or cultured pearls were Hong Kong ($32.7M), Japan ($4.27M), Macau ($3.37M), South Korea ($3.3M), and Australia ($2.73M).

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Exporters of Articles of natural or cultured pearls (2021 - 2022)

Importers of Articles of natural or cultured pearls (2021 - 2022)

Market Concentration

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This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of Articles of natural or cultured pearls.

In 2022, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 3.32. This means that most of the exports of Articles of natural or cultured pearls are explained by 10 countries.

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Value of Exports in Articles of natural or cultured pearls

Net Trade

TOP NET EXPORTER (2022)China$43.7M
TOP NET IMPORTER (2022)Hong Kong$55.4M

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

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Articles of natural or cultured pearls were China ($43.7M), Japan ($36.6M), Burma ($19.7M), United Arab Emirates ($2.95M), and Thailand ($1.45M).

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Articles of natural or cultured pearls were Hong Kong ($55.4M), United States ($11.5M), South Korea ($5.51M), Macau ($4.44M), and Singapore ($4.27M).

Net Trade (2022)

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This visualization shows the countries that have an important ratio of their trade related to Articles of natural or cultured pearls.
It is possible to select the main countries that export or import Articles of natural or cultured pearls in the world, or by continent, as well as select the measure of interest.

Top 10 Exporters Countries of Articles of natural or cultured pearls by percentage of total exports

Product Complexity

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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)

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