Which Country Imports the Most Handkerchiefs in the World?

In 2016, the global imports of handkerchiefs stood at X tonnes, standing approx. at the previous year figure. In general, handkerchiefs imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015, an increase of X% year-to-year. Global handkerchiefs import peaked of X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2016, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, handkerchiefs imports stood at $X in 2016. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2016; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations in certain years. Over the period under review, global handkerchiefs imports reached its maximum level of $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2016, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Top Handkerchiefs Importing Countries in the World

X. Japan (X million USD)

X. USA (X million USD)

X. United Kingdom (X million USD)

X. Philippines (X million USD)

X. China (X million USD)

X. Thailand (X million USD)

X. Ghana (X million USD)

Handkerchiefs Imports By Country

China (X tonnes) was the major importer of handkerchiefs in the world, reaching X tonnes, which was near X% of total imports in 2016. Japan (X tonnes) held a X% share (based on tonnes) of global handkerchiefs imports, which put it in second place, following the U.S. (X%), and the Philippines (X%). The following importers - Thailand (X tonnes), Ghana (X tonnes), and the UK (X tonnes) together made up X% of total imports.

China experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. At the same time, the Philippines (+X%), Ghana (+X%), and Thailand (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Philippines emerged as the fastest growing importer/exporter in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2016. By contrast, the UK (-X%), Japan (-X%), and the U.S. (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Japan (X%), and the U.S. (X%) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global imports, while the Philippines saw its share reduced by -X% from 2007 to 2016, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Japan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported handkerchiefs worldwide, making up X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the U.S. ($X), with the share of X% of global imports. It was followed by the UK, with the share of X%.

In Japan, handkerchiefs imports stood at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2016. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the U.S. (+X% per year) and the UK (+X% per year).

Handkerchiefs Import Prices By Country

The average handkerchiefs import price stood at $X per tonne in 2016, stabilizing at the previous year level. Over the last nine years it increased at an average annual rate of +X growth pace was the most rapid in 2011, an increase of X% from the previous year level. Over the period under review, average handkerchiefs import price attained its maximum level of $X per tonne in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2016, it failed to regain its strength.

Import prices varied noticeably by country of destination. the country with the highest import prices was Japan ($X per kg), while China ($X per tonne) was among the lowest.

From 2007 to 2016, the most notable growth rate of handkerchiefs import prices was attained by the Philippines (+X% per year), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Source: IndexBox Platform