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Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Dichloromethane (methylene chloride). In 2022, Dichloromethane (methylene chloride) were the world's 3196th most traded product, with a total trade of $376M. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of Dichloromethane (methylene chloride) grew by 4.1%, from $361M to $376M. Trade in Dichloromethane (methylene chloride) represent 0.0016% of total world trade.

Dichloromethane (methylene chloride) are a part of Halogenated Hydrocarbons.

Exports In 2022 the top exporters of Dichloromethane (methylene chloride)  were China ($123M), Germany ($66M), France ($39M), United States ($32.9M), and Netherlands ($16.2M).

Imports In 2022 the top importers of Dichloromethane (methylene chloride) were Turkey ($25M), India ($24.3M), Brazil ($19M), Italy ($15.8M), and Mexico ($15.1M).

Ranking Dichloromethane (methylene chloride) ranks 167th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description Dichloromethane is commonly used in paint strippers and degreasers. It is also used as an inhalation anesthetic and a solvent for paint, lacquer, and varnish.

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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$123M
Top Destination (2022)Turkey$25M

In 2022 Dichloromethane (methylene chloride) were the world's 3196th most traded product (out of 4,648).

In 2022, the top exporters of Dichloromethane (methylene chloride) were China ($123M), Germany ($66M), France ($39M), United States ($32.9M), and Netherlands ($16.2M).

In 2022, the top importers of Dichloromethane (methylene chloride) were Turkey ($25M), India ($24.3M), Brazil ($19M), Italy ($15.8M), and Mexico ($15.1M).

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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2021 -  2022)India$9.02M
Top Destination Growth (2021 -  2022)Italy$5.75M

Between 2021 and 2022, the exports of Dichloromethane (methylene chloride) grew the fastest in India ($9.02M), United States ($6.68M), China ($6.19M), United Arab Emirates ($3.07M), and Spain ($1.28M).

Between 2021 and 2022, the fastest growing importers of Dichloromethane (methylene chloride) were Italy ($5.75M), France ($5.64M), Singapore ($4.46M), Mexico ($4.36M), and Belgium ($3.78M).

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Exporters of Dichloromethane (methylene chloride) (2021 - 2022)

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Market Concentration

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This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of Dichloromethane (methylene chloride).

In 2022, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 3.35. This means that most of the exports of Dichloromethane (methylene chloride) are explained by 10 countries.

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Value of Exports in Dichloromethane (methylene chloride)

Net Trade

TOP NET EXPORTER (2022)China$121M
TOP NET IMPORTER (2022)Turkey$23.4M

This map shows which countries export or import more of Dichloromethane (methylene chloride). Each country is colored based on the difference in exports and imports of Dichloromethane (methylene chloride) during 2022.

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Dichloromethane (methylene chloride) were China ($121M), Germany ($62.4M), France ($24.4M), United States ($24.4M), and Chinese Taipei ($11.2M).

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Dichloromethane (methylene chloride) were Turkey ($23.4M), Brazil ($18.9M), Mexico ($15.1M), India ($13.2M), and Vietnam ($12.6M).

Net Trade (2022)

Country Comparison

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This visualization shows the countries that have an important ratio of their trade related to Dichloromethane (methylene chloride).
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Top 10 Exporters Countries of Dichloromethane (methylene chloride) 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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