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Alkali metals other than sodium

280519 (Harmonized System 1992 for 6-digit)

2023
World Trade $387MRnk 3095 / 4644
2023
Top Exporter | Top Importer $247M | $52MChina | Singapore
2023
Product Complexity -0.044Rnk 2618 / 4656
2022 - 2023
Export Growth (CAGR) 17.1%Rnk 365 / 4644
2023
Share of World Trade 0.0017%Rnk 3095 / 4644

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Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Alkali metals other than sodium. In 2023, Alkali metals other than sodium were the world's 3095th most traded product, with a total trade of $387M. Between 2022 and 2023 the exports of Alkali metals other than sodium grew by 17.1%, from $330M to $387M. Trade in Alkali metals other than sodium represent 0.0017% of total world trade.

Alkali metals other than sodium are a part of Alkali, alkaline-earth, rare-earth metals, scandium, yttrium, and mercury.

Exports In 2023 the top exporters of Alkali metals other than sodium  were China ($247M), Germany ($48.1M), United States ($26.1M), France ($20.5M), and Nigeria ($8.94M).

Imports In 2023 the top importers of Alkali metals other than sodium were Singapore ($52M), France ($37.9M), India ($35M), Germany ($34.9M), and Chinese Taipei ($30.5M).

Ranking Alkali metals other than sodium ranks 2618th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description Alkali metals are used in alloys to make steel, to make alloys for battery electrodes, and in batteries for cars.

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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$247M
Top Destination (2023)Singapore$52M

In 2023 Alkali metals other than sodium were the world's 3095th most traded product (out of 4,644).

In 2023, the top exporters of Alkali metals other than sodium were China ($247M), Germany ($48.1M), United States ($26.1M), France ($20.5M), and Nigeria ($8.94M).

In 2023, the top importers of Alkali metals other than sodium were Singapore ($52M), France ($37.9M), India ($35M), Germany ($34.9M), and Chinese Taipei ($30.5M).

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Exporters of Alkali metals other than sodium (2023)
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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2022 -  2023)China$55.7M
Top Destination Growth (2022 -  2023)Singapore$51.9M

Between 2022 and 2023, the exports of Alkali metals other than sodium grew the fastest in China ($55.7M), Germany ($19.3M), France ($6.07M), Nigeria ($4.42M), and Thailand ($4.31M).

Between 2022 and 2023, the fastest growing importers of Alkali metals other than sodium were Singapore ($51.9M), Indonesia ($18.9M), Chinese Taipei ($18.7M), Germany ($16.6M), and France ($13.5M).

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Exporters of Alkali metals other than sodium (2022 - 2023)

Importers of Alkali metals other than sodium (2022 - 2023)

Market Concentration

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This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of Alkali metals other than sodium.

In 2023, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 2.06. This means that most of the exports of Alkali metals other than sodium are explained by 4 countries.

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Value of Exports in Alkali metals other than sodium

Net Trade

TOP NET EXPORTER (2023)China$243M
TOP NET IMPORTER (2023)Singapore$51.7M

This map shows which countries export or import more of Alkali metals other than sodium. Each country is colored based on the difference in exports and imports of Alkali metals other than sodium during 2023.

In 2023, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Alkali metals other than sodium were China ($243M), Germany ($13.3M), Nigeria ($8.17M), Hong Kong ($3.92M), and Thailand ($3.66M).

In 2023, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Alkali metals other than sodium were Singapore ($51.7M), India ($31.1M), Chinese Taipei ($30.4M), United Kingdom ($27.4M), and Japan ($27M).

Net Trade (2023)

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This visualization shows the countries that have an important ratio of their trade related to Alkali metals other than sodium.
It is possible to select the main countries that export or import Alkali metals other than sodium in the world, or by continent, as well as select the measure of interest.

Top 10 Exporters Countries of Alkali metals other than sodium 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 (2023)

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