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Activated carbon; activated natural mineral products; animal black, including spent animal black

3802 (Harmonized System 1992 for 4-digit)

2023
World Trade $3.4BRnk 641 / 1217
2023
Top Exporter | Top Importer $704M | $290MChina | United States
2023
Product Complexity -0.44Rnk 706 / 1044
2022 - 2023
Export Growth (CAGR) -6.97%Rnk 641 / 1217
2023
Share of World Trade 0.015%Rnk 641 / 1217

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Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Activated Carbon. In 2023, Activated Carbon were the world's 641st most traded product, with a total trade of $3.4B. Between 2022 and 2023 the exports of Activated Carbon decreased by -6.97%, from $3.66B to $3.4B. Trade in Activated Carbon represent 0.015% of total world trade.

Activated Carbon are a part of Chemical products n.e.s.. They include Activated carbon and Activated natural mineral products, animal black, nes.

Exports In 2023 the top exporters of Activated Carbon  were China ($704M), United States ($505M), India ($331M), Germany ($192M), and Sri Lanka ($142M).

Imports In 2023 the top importers of Activated Carbon were United States ($290M), Germany ($282M), South Korea ($188M), China ($172M), and Japan ($162M).

Ranking Activated Carbon ranks 706th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description Activated carbon is a material which can adsorb certain chemical substances from a gas, liquid, or solid phase. It is used in air purifiers and water filters to remove odors, chlorine, and other impurities. Activated natural mineral products are a type of activated carbon, made from minerals such as coal, wood, and coconut shells. Animal black is a type of activated carbon made from animal bones. It is used to remove color from sugar and in the textile industry.

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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 (2023)China$704M
Top Destination (2023)United States$290M

In 2023 Activated Carbon were the world's 641st most traded product (out of 1,217).

In 2023, the top exporters of Activated Carbon were China ($704M), United States ($505M), India ($331M), Germany ($192M), and Sri Lanka ($142M).

In 2023, the top importers of Activated Carbon were United States ($290M), Germany ($282M), South Korea ($188M), China ($172M), and Japan ($162M).

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Exporters of Activated Carbon (2023)
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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2022 -  2023)Mexico$23.9M
Top Destination Growth (2022 -  2023)Thailand$20.6M

Between 2022 and 2023, the exports of Activated Carbon grew the fastest in Mexico ($23.9M), Ghana ($15.8M), Greece ($8.13M), Czechia ($6.81M), and Egypt ($5.86M).

Between 2022 and 2023, the fastest growing importers of Activated Carbon were Thailand ($20.6M), Honduras ($10.5M), India ($8.81M), Ukraine ($8.22M), and Uzbekistan ($6.82M).

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Exporters of Activated Carbon (2022 - 2023)

Importers of Activated Carbon (2022 - 2023)

Market Concentration

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This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of Activated Carbon.

In 2023, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 4.27. This means that most of the exports of Activated Carbon are explained by 19 countries.

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Value of Exports in Activated Carbon

Net Trade

TOP NET EXPORTER (2023)China$532M
TOP NET IMPORTER (2023)South Korea$179M

This map shows which countries export or import more of Activated Carbon. Each country is colored based on the difference in exports and imports of Activated Carbon during 2023.

In 2023, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Activated Carbon were China ($532M), India ($231M), United States ($215M), Sri Lanka ($120M), and Philippines ($97.7M).

In 2023, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Activated Carbon were South Korea ($179M), Germany ($89.7M), Canada ($76.2M), Italy ($69.6M), and Russia ($55.5M).

Net Trade (2023)

Disaggregation

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In 2023, the world most traded Activated Carbon, disaggragated by their HS6 level were Activated carbon ($2.39B) and Activated natural mineral products, animal black,... ($1.02B)

HS6 Disaggregation for Activated Carbon (2023)
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Country Comparison

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This visualization shows the countries that have an important ratio of their trade related to Activated Carbon.
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Top 10 Exporters Countries of Activated Carbon by percentage of total exports

Potential Exports

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALIndia+ $4.08M
TOP IMPORT POTENTIALChina+ $15.9M

Activated Carbon’s highest export potential is India. With an export gap of $4.08M.  Activated Carbon’s highest import potential is China with an import gap of $15.9M.

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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 (2023)

Related Products

This visualization shows products that are likely to be exported by countries that export Activated Carbon.

Country by Relatedness

The following visualization shows the relatedness of Activated Carbon to countries. Higher relatedness values ​​indicate greater knowledge, which predicts a greater probability of exporting that product in the future.

Relative Relatedness by Country (2023)

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