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2023
World Trade $623MRnk 2622 / 4644
2023
Top Exporter | Top Importer $162M | $43.2MChina | Canada
2023
Product Complexity 0.21Rnk 2180 / 4656
2022 - 2023
Export Growth (CAGR) -14.5%Rnk 3180 / 4644
2023
Share of World Trade 0.0028%Rnk 2622 / 4644

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Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Cationic surface-active agents. In 2023, Cationic surface-active agents were the world's 2622nd most traded product, with a total trade of $623M. Between 2022 and 2023 the exports of Cationic surface-active agents decreased by -14.5%, from $729M to $623M. Trade in Cationic surface-active agents represent 0.0028% of total world trade.

Cationic surface-active agents are a part of Cleaning Products.

Exports In 2023 the top exporters of Cationic surface-active agents  were China ($162M), United States ($92.6M), Germany ($57.5M), South Korea ($50.9M), and Spain ($42.4M).

Imports In 2023 the top importers of Cationic surface-active agents were Canada ($43.2M), United States ($43.2M), Indonesia ($34.9M), Italy ($30M), and Vietnam ($28.9M).

Ranking Cationic surface-active agents ranks 2180th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description Cationic surface-active agents are used to create positive charges on fabrics. They work to bind the materials together and reduce static. They are also used in fabric softeners and dryer sheets.

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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$162M
Top Destination (2023)Canada$43.2M

In 2023 Cationic surface-active agents were the world's 2622nd most traded product (out of 4,644).

In 2023, the top exporters of Cationic surface-active agents were China ($162M), United States ($92.6M), Germany ($57.5M), South Korea ($50.9M), and Spain ($42.4M).

In 2023, the top importers of Cationic surface-active agents were Canada ($43.2M), United States ($43.2M), Indonesia ($34.9M), Italy ($30M), and Vietnam ($28.9M).

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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2022 -  2023)Mozambique$2.06M
Top Destination Growth (2022 -  2023)Indonesia$10.2M

Between 2022 and 2023, the exports of Cationic surface-active agents grew the fastest in Mozambique ($2.06M), India ($2.04M), Saudi Arabia ($1.99M), China ($1.46M), and Singapore ($1.45M).

Between 2022 and 2023, the fastest growing importers of Cationic surface-active agents were Indonesia ($10.2M), Turkey ($5.19M), Austria ($4.48M), Egypt ($3.88M), and Zimbabwe ($3.56M).

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Exporters of Cationic surface-active agents (2022 - 2023)

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Market Concentration

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This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of Cationic surface-active agents.

In 2023, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 3.97. This means that most of the exports of Cationic surface-active agents are explained by 15 countries.

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Value of Exports in Cationic surface-active agents

Net Trade

TOP NET EXPORTER (2023)China$141M
TOP NET IMPORTER (2023)Canada$34.2M

This map shows which countries export or import more of Cationic surface-active agents. Each country is colored based on the difference in exports and imports of Cationic surface-active agents during 2023.

In 2023, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Cationic surface-active agents were China ($141M), United States ($49.4M), South Korea ($43M), Germany ($42.9M), and Spain ($34.7M).

In 2023, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Cationic surface-active agents were Canada ($34.2M), Indonesia ($29.6M), Vietnam ($26.8M), Italy ($20.3M), and Brazil ($16.6M).

Net Trade (2023)

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This visualization shows the countries that have an important ratio of their trade related to Cationic surface-active agents.
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Top 10 Exporters Countries of Cationic surface-active agents 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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