290544 (Harmonized System 1992 for 6-digit)

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Overview This page contains the latest trade data of D-glucitol (sorbitol). In 2022, D-glucitol (sorbitol) were the world's 2824th most traded product, with a total trade of $553M. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of D-glucitol (sorbitol) grew by 26.9%, from $436M to $553M. Trade in D-glucitol (sorbitol) represent 0.0023% of total world trade.

D-glucitol (sorbitol) are a part of Acyclic Alcohols.

Exports In 2022 the top exporters of D-glucitol (sorbitol)  were France ($148M), China ($119M), India ($51.2M), Germany ($48.4M), and Indonesia ($42.7M).

Imports In 2022 the top importers of D-glucitol (sorbitol) were Nigeria ($49.4M), Germany ($35.2M), Japan ($29.9M), Poland ($29.3M), and Turkey ($25.8M).

Ranking D-glucitol (sorbitol) ranks 1491st in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description D-glucitol (sorbitol) is a sugar alcohol which is used as a sweetener. It can also be used as a laxative if taken in large quantities.

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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)France$148M
Top Destination (2022)Nigeria$49.4M

In 2022 D-glucitol (sorbitol) were the world's 2824th most traded product (out of 4,648).

In 2022, the top exporters of D-glucitol (sorbitol) were France ($148M), China ($119M), India ($51.2M), Germany ($48.4M), and Indonesia ($42.7M).

In 2022, the top importers of D-glucitol (sorbitol) were Nigeria ($49.4M), Germany ($35.2M), Japan ($29.9M), Poland ($29.3M), and Turkey ($25.8M).

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Exporters of D-glucitol (sorbitol) (2022)
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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2021 -  2022)United Kingdom$39.2M
Top Destination Growth (2021 -  2022)Nigeria$43.5M

Between 2021 and 2022, the exports of D-glucitol (sorbitol) grew the fastest in United Kingdom ($39.2M), China ($32.7M), France ($17.9M), India ($14.4M), and Indonesia ($4.57M).

Between 2021 and 2022, the fastest growing importers of D-glucitol (sorbitol) were Nigeria ($43.5M), Turkey ($10.5M), Brazil ($10.4M), Germany ($9.14M), and United Arab Emirates ($5.48M).

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Exporters of D-glucitol (sorbitol) (2021 - 2022)

Importers of D-glucitol (sorbitol) (2021 - 2022)

Market Concentration

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This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of D-glucitol (sorbitol).

In 2022, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 3.27. This means that most of the exports of D-glucitol (sorbitol) are explained by 9 countries.

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Value of Exports in D-glucitol (sorbitol)

Net Trade

TOP NET EXPORTER (2022)France$144M
TOP NET IMPORTER (2022)Nigeria$49.4M

This map shows which countries export or import more of D-glucitol (sorbitol). Each country is colored based on the difference in exports and imports of D-glucitol (sorbitol) during 2022.

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of D-glucitol (sorbitol) were France ($144M), China ($117M), India ($43.5M), Indonesia ($36.3M), and United Kingdom ($17.7M).

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of D-glucitol (sorbitol) were Nigeria ($49.4M), Poland ($29M), Japan ($28.8M), Russia ($23.8M), and Turkey ($18.4M).

Net Trade (2022)

Country Comparison

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This visualization shows the countries that have an important ratio of their trade related to D-glucitol (sorbitol).
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Top 10 Exporters Countries of D-glucitol (sorbitol) 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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