UN Comtrade • Latest complete year: 2024
96 - Miscellaneous manufactured articles (HS 96)
Global exports
$64.23B
Global imports
$53.38B
Top exporter share
45.4%
Top importer share
17.1%
- Global exports of Miscellaneous manufactured articles reached $64.2B in 2024, with imports totaling $53.4B.
- China dominated the export market, shipping $29.2B worth of goods, accounting for 45.4% of the world's total.
- Germany and the United States were also significant exporters, with shipments valued at $4.3B and $2.5B, respectively.
- The United States was the largest importer, receiving $9.1B in shipments, representing 17.1% of global imports.
- Other major importers include Germany ($3.7B) and France ($2.6B).
Global Exports of Miscellaneous Manufactured Articles
In 2024, the total global export value for Miscellaneous manufactured articles (HS2 96) was $64.2B. The market is heavily concentrated, with the top exporter, China, accounting for $29.2B in exports, a 45.4% share of the total. Following at a distance are Germany, with $4.3B (6.8% share), and the United States, with $2.5B (3.9% share).
See also: ChinaGermanyUnited States
Key Import Markets
On the import side, the United States stands out as the primary destination, with imports valued at $9.1B, or 17.1% of the global total in 2024. European nations are also major importers, with Germany purchasing $3.7B (7.0%), France $2.6B (5.0%), and the United Kingdom $2.4B (4.4%). Morocco is another significant importer with inbound trade valued at $1.8B.
See also: FranceUnited KingdomMorocco
Product Breakdown
The category of Miscellaneous manufactured articles is diverse. The largest sub-category by trade value is 'Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons...' (HS4 9619), accounting for 27.0% of exports. Other major products include 'Brooms, brushes...' (HS4 9603) at 20.2% and 'Pens; ball-point...' (HS4 9608) at 11.5%.
Quick insights
- China is the top exporter (45.4% of reported exports).
- USA is the top importer (17.1% of reported imports).
- Top 3 exporter concentration: 56.1%.
- Top 5 exporter concentration: 62.3%.
Notes: Shares are relative to reported totals in the dataset for the selected year.
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Miscellaneous manufactured articles - product groups (4-digit) by top countries (Exports), 2024 (USD)
Top 10 countries with the leading 6 product groups (4-digit); remainder grouped as Other.
Flow: Exports | Year: 2024 | Unit: USD | Snapshot: 20251222 | Source: UN Comtrade
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Miscellaneous manufactured articles - country rank by trade value (Exports), 2015-2024 (USD)
Ranks show the top 10 countries by latest-year value (rank 1 is largest).
Flow: Exports | Years: 2015-2024 | Unit: USD | Snapshot: 20251222 | Source: UN Comtrade
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Global export trend
Miscellaneous manufactured articles - exports over time (Exports), 2015-2024 (USD)
Annual reported exports across available years.
Flow: Exports | Years: 2015-2024 | Unit: USD | Source: UN Comtrade
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HS4 drilldown
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HS4 subcategories within HS 96 for 2024 (partner = World). Values are summed across reporting economies; coverage varies by reporter and year.
Exports
Coverage vs HS2: 99.6%
Miscellaneous manufactured articles - top 4-digit product groups by export share (Exports), 2024 (USD)
Leading 4-digit product groups by export value.
Flow: Exports | Year: 2024 | Unit: USD | Snapshot: 20251222 | Source: UN Comtrade
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| HS4 | Subcategory | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9619 | Sanitary towels (pads) and tamp… | $17.33B | 27.0% |
| 9603 | Brooms, brushes (including part… | $12.95B | 20.2% |
| 9608 | Pens; ball-point, felt tipped,… | $7.38B | 11.5% |
| 9617 | Vacuum flasks and other vacuum… | $6.36B | 9.9% |
| 9615 | Combs, hair-slides and similar;… | $3.16B | 4.9% |
| 9607 | Slide fasteners and parts there… | $3.10B | 4.8% |
| 9613 | Cigarette lighters and other li… | $1.99B | 3.1% |
| 9616 | Scent sprays and similar toilet… | $1.93B | 3.0% |
| 9606 | Buttons, press-fasteners, snap-… | $1.89B | 2.9% |
| 9609 | Pencils (not of heading no. 960… | $1.76B | 2.7% |
| 9612 | Typewriter, similar ribbons, in… | $1.50B | 2.3% |
| 9602 | Vegetable, mineral carving mate… | $1.12B | 1.7% |
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Fastest-growing HS4 (CAGR 2019–2024)
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| HS4 | Subcategory | CAGR | 2024 value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9617 | Vacuum flasks and other vacuum… | 12.7% | $6.36B |
| 9615 | Combs, hair-slides and similar;… | 11.6% | $3.16B |
| 9620 | Monopods, bipods, tripods and s… | 9.3% | $1.07B |
| 9603 | Brooms, brushes (including part… | 6.2% | $12.95B |
| 9604 | Hand sieves and hand riddles | 6.0% | $38.35M |
| 9602 | Vegetable, mineral carving mate… | 5.7% | $1.12B |
| 9616 | Scent sprays and similar toilet… | 3.6% | $1.93B |
| 9605 | Travel sets; for personal toile… | 3.3% | $344.38M |
Imports
Coverage vs HS2: 97.2%
Miscellaneous manufactured articles - top 4-digit product groups by import share (Imports), 2024 (USD)
Leading 4-digit product groups by import value.
Flow: Imports | Year: 2024 | Unit: USD | Snapshot: 20251222 | Source: UN Comtrade
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| HS4 | Subcategory | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9619 | Sanitary towels (pads) and tamp… | $14.92B | 27.9% |
| 9603 | Brooms, brushes (including part… | $11.12B | 20.8% |
| 9608 | Pens; ball-point, felt tipped,… | $5.92B | 11.1% |
| 9617 | Vacuum flasks and other vacuum… | $4.77B | 8.9% |
| 9607 | Slide fasteners and parts there… | $2.05B | 3.8% |
| 9615 | Combs, hair-slides and similar;… | $1.80B | 3.4% |
| 9616 | Scent sprays and similar toilet… | $1.62B | 3.0% |
| 9609 | Pencils (not of heading no. 960… | $1.51B | 2.8% |
| 9606 | Buttons, press-fasteners, snap-… | $1.49B | 2.8% |
| 9613 | Cigarette lighters and other li… | $1.47B | 2.8% |
| 9612 | Typewriter, similar ribbons, in… | $1.38B | 2.6% |
| 9602 | Vegetable, mineral carving mate… | $1.10B | 2.1% |
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Fastest-growing HS4 (CAGR 2019–2024)
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| HS4 | Subcategory | CAGR | 2024 value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9617 | Vacuum flasks and other vacuum… | 13.8% | $4.77B |
| 9604 | Hand sieves and hand riddles | 5.8% | $69.59M |
| 9615 | Combs, hair-slides and similar;… | 5.4% | $1.80B |
| 9620 | Monopods, bipods, tripods and s… | 4.9% | $764.85M |
| 9602 | Vegetable, mineral carving mate… | 4.6% | $1.10B |
| 9603 | Brooms, brushes (including part… | 2.7% | $11.12B |
| 9616 | Scent sprays and similar toilet… | 0.5% | $1.62B |
| 9610 | Slates and boards, with writing… | 0.4% | $606.16M |
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Top exporters
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| Exporter | Importer | Value | Share of exports |
|---|---|---|---|
| China (CHN) | USA (USA) | $6.11B | 9.5% |
| Mexico (MEX) | USA (USA) | $1.30B | 2.0% |
| China (CHN) | Viet Nam (VNM) | $1.25B | 1.9% |
| USA (USA) | Canada (CAN) | $1.19B | 1.8% |
| China (CHN) | Malaysia (MYS) | $986.26M | 1.5% |
| Canada (CAN) | USA (USA) | $904.08M | 1.4% |
| China (CHN) | Japan (JPN) | $886.66M | 1.4% |
| China (CHN) | Philippines (PHL) | $874.55M | 1.4% |
| China (CHN) | Russian Federation (RUS) | $852.09M | 1.3% |
| China (CHN) | United Kingdom (GBR) | $792.05M | 1.2% |
| China (CHN) | India (IND) | $789.80M | 1.2% |
| China (CHN) | Australia (AUS) | $763.35M | 1.2% |
| China (CHN) | Singapore (SGP) | $733.70M | 1.1% |
| China (CHN) | Thailand (THA) | $712.31M | 1.1% |
| China (CHN) | Germany (DEU) | $708.57M | 1.1% |
Data notes & methodology
Source: UN Comtrade
Exports total: $64.23B • Imports total: $53.38B
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