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2023
World Trade $343MRnk 3212 / 4644
2023
Top Exporter | Top Importer $138M | $36.6MChina | South Korea
2023
Product Complexity 0.75Rnk 1210 / 4656
2022 - 2023
Export Growth (CAGR) -23.8%Rnk 3937 / 4644
2023
Share of World Trade 0.0015%Rnk 3212 / 4644

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Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Choline, salts. In 2023, Choline, salts were the world's 3212th most traded product, with a total trade of $343M. Between 2022 and 2023 the exports of Choline, salts decreased by -23.8%, from $450M to $343M. Trade in Choline, salts represent 0.0015% of total world trade.

Choline, salts are a part of Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides.

Exports In 2023 the top exporters of Choline, salts  were China ($138M), Belgium ($67.2M), United States ($41.6M), Italy ($33.1M), and Spain ($15.6M).

Imports In 2023 the top importers of Choline, salts were South Korea ($36.6M), Germany ($29M), United States ($28.2M), Argentina ($24.1M), and Brazil ($19.6M).

Ranking Choline, salts ranks 1210th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description Choline is used in the production of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, as well as phospholipids that are important for cell membranes. Choline salts are used as emulsifiers, leavening agents, or thickeners in food products.

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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$138M
Top Destination (2023)South Korea$36.6M

In 2023 Choline, salts were the world's 3212th most traded product (out of 4,644).

In 2023, the top exporters of Choline, salts were China ($138M), Belgium ($67.2M), United States ($41.6M), Italy ($33.1M), and Spain ($15.6M).

In 2023, the top importers of Choline, salts were South Korea ($36.6M), Germany ($29M), United States ($28.2M), Argentina ($24.1M), and Brazil ($19.6M).

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Exporters of Choline, salts (2023)
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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2022 -  2023)Switzerland$1.32M
Top Destination Growth (2022 -  2023)Germany$7.2M

Between 2022 and 2023, the exports of Choline, salts grew the fastest in Switzerland ($1.32M), Netherlands ($1.31M), Spain ($684k), India ($572k), and Hong Kong ($273k).

Between 2022 and 2023, the fastest growing importers of Choline, salts were Germany ($7.2M), Netherlands ($2.57M), Ireland ($2.5M), Oman ($898k), and United Kingdom ($852k).

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Exporters of Choline, salts (2022 - 2023)

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Market Concentration

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This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of Choline, salts.

In 2023, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 2.76. This means that most of the exports of Choline, salts are explained by 6 countries.

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Value of Exports in Choline, salts

Net Trade

TOP NET EXPORTER (2023)China$137M
TOP NET IMPORTER (2023)South Korea$36.1M

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

In 2023, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Choline, salts were China ($137M), Belgium ($64.5M), Italy ($23.3M), United States ($13.5M), and India ($12.5M).

In 2023, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Choline, salts were South Korea ($36.1M), Argentina ($24.1M), Germany ($20.4M), Brazil ($19.5M), and Thailand ($13.1M).

Net Trade (2023)

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This visualization shows the countries that have an important ratio of their trade related to Choline, salts.
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Top 10 Exporters Countries of Choline, salts 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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