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• Playing Cards: import and export

Playing cards have long been a part of entertainment for people all over the world. From ancient Chinese varieties to modern favorites like poker, cards have been around for centuries.

The history of playing cards goes all the way back to the 9^th century, when the Chinese first created paper cards. From there, they spread across the world, with different countries making their own versions and adding their unique features, making their way into almost every country in the world.

Today, there is a wide variety of playing cards available, ranging from traditional decks to specialized sets, so that anyone can find the perfect set for their needs.

As a global commodity, playing cards are an important part of the global economy. In 2020, they were the 1812th most traded product of the world, with a total trade of $1.08B, representing 0.0064% of total world trade.

In the same year, the top exporters of playing cards were China ($245M), United States ($218M), Germany ($127M), Japan ($99.5M), and Belgium ($94.8M), while Germany ($124M), United States ($89.6M), France ($59.9M), United Kingdom ($59.2M), and Canada ($58.7M) were the top importers.

Playing cards remains an entertaining hobby that can be enjoyed by anyone. As it is inexpensive and can be played anywhere, it is a great way to stay entertained, while also bringing in some social and cognitive benefits.

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