290539 (Harmonized System 1992 for 6-digit)

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Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Diols except ethylene and propylene glycol. In 2022, Diols except ethylene and propylene glycol were the world's 1089th most traded product, with a total trade of $3.28B. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of Diols except ethylene and propylene glycol grew by 2.73%, from $3.19B to $3.28B. Trade in Diols except ethylene and propylene glycol represent 0.014% of total world trade.

Diols except ethylene and propylene glycol are a part of Acyclic Alcohols.

Exports In 2022 the top exporters of Diols except ethylene and propylene glycol  were Chinese Taipei ($543M), Germany ($470M), United States ($441M), Netherlands ($404M), and China ($396M).

Imports In 2022 the top importers of Diols except ethylene and propylene glycol were Germany ($471M), Italy ($322M), China ($316M), Vietnam ($267M), and Netherlands ($231M).

Ranking Diols except ethylene and propylene glycol ranks 23rd in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description Diols are commonly used in detergents, household cleaners, and cosmetics.

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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)Chinese Taipei$543M
Top Destination (2022)Germany$471M

In 2022 Diols except ethylene and propylene glycol were the world's 1089th most traded product (out of 4,648).

In 2022, the top exporters of Diols except ethylene and propylene glycol were Chinese Taipei ($543M), Germany ($470M), United States ($441M), Netherlands ($404M), and China ($396M).

In 2022, the top importers of Diols except ethylene and propylene glycol were Germany ($471M), Italy ($322M), China ($316M), Vietnam ($267M), and Netherlands ($231M).

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Exporters of Diols except ethylene and propylene glycol (2022)
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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2021 -  2022)United States$86.6M
Top Destination Growth (2021 -  2022)Germany$153M

Between 2021 and 2022, the exports of Diols except ethylene and propylene glycol grew the fastest in United States ($86.6M), Netherlands ($49.5M), China ($47.8M), Belgium ($47.7M), and India ($9.21M).

Between 2021 and 2022, the fastest growing importers of Diols except ethylene and propylene glycol were Germany ($153M), Netherlands ($73M), Turkey ($32.8M), United States ($29.4M), and Italy ($22M).

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Exporters of Diols except ethylene and propylene glycol (2021 - 2022)

Importers of Diols except ethylene and propylene glycol (2021 - 2022)

Market Concentration

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This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of Diols except ethylene and propylene glycol.

In 2022, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 3.49. This means that most of the exports of Diols except ethylene and propylene glycol are explained by 11 countries.

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Value of Exports in Diols except ethylene and propylene glycol

Net Trade

TOP NET EXPORTER (2022)Chinese Taipei$439M
TOP NET IMPORTER (2022)Italy$298M

This map shows which countries export or import more of Diols except ethylene and propylene glycol. Each country is colored based on the difference in exports and imports of Diols except ethylene and propylene glycol during 2022.

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Diols except ethylene and propylene glycol were Chinese Taipei ($439M), United States ($346M), Saudi Arabia ($220M), Netherlands ($173M), and Sweden ($104M).

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Diols except ethylene and propylene glycol were Italy ($298M), Vietnam ($267M), Turkey ($126M), Malaysia ($101M), and India ($100M).

Net Trade (2022)

Country Comparison

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This visualization shows the countries that have an important ratio of their trade related to Diols except ethylene and propylene glycol.
It is possible to select the main countries that export or import Diols except ethylene and propylene glycol in the world, or by continent, as well as select the measure of interest.

Top 10 Exporters Countries of Diols except ethylene and propylene glycol 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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