HS Icon Epoxides

Epoxides, epoxyalcohols, epoxyphenols and epoxyethers; with a three-membered ring and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives

2910 (Harmonized System 1992 for 4-digit)

Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Epoxides. In 2021, Epoxides were the world's 553rd most traded product, with a total trade of $4.67B. Between 2020 and 2021 the exports of Epoxides grew by 40.3%, from $3.33B to $4.67B. Trade in Epoxides represent 0.022% of total world trade.

Epoxides are a part of Organic chemicals. They include Methyloxirane (propylene oxide), 1-chloro-2,3-epoxypropane(epichlorohy-drin), Oxirane (ethylene oxide), and Epoxides, epoxy-alcohols,-phenols,-ethers nes, derivs.

Exports In 2021 the top exporters of Epoxides  were Netherlands ($998M), Germany ($668M), Thailand ($551M), Saudi Arabia ($513M), and United States ($458M).

Imports In 2021 the top importers of Epoxides were China ($987M), Germany ($661M), Belgium ($483M), Netherlands ($362M), and South Korea ($306M).

Tariffs In 2018 the average tariff for Epoxides was 3.68%, making it the 1068th lowest tariff using the HS4 product classification.

Ranking Epoxides ranks 36th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description Epoxides are used as chemical intermediates in the production of polyurethanes, epoxy resins, and polyesters. Epoxyalcohols are used as chemical intermediates in the production of epoxy resins. Epoxyphenols are used as chemical intermediates in the production of epoxy resins. Epoxyethers are used as chemical intermediates in the production of epoxy resins. Halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of epoxides, epoxyalcohols, epoxyphenols and epoxyethers are used as chemical intermediates in the production of epoxy resins.

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* Using January 2020 exchange rates when trade data is reported in local currency.

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Historical Data

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Exporters and Importers

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Trade By Country

Top Origin (2021): Netherlands, $998M

Top Destination (2021): China, $987M

Epoxides are the world's 553rd most traded product.

In 2021, the top exporters of Epoxides were Netherlands ($998M), Germany ($668M), Thailand ($551M), Saudi Arabia ($513M), and United States ($458M).

In 2021, the top importers of Epoxides were China ($987M), Germany ($661M), Belgium ($483M), Netherlands ($362M), and South Korea ($306M).

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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2020 -  2021): Thailand, $311M

Top Destination Growth (2020 -  2021): China, $351M

Between 2020 and 2021, the exports of Epoxides grew the fastest in Thailand ($311M), Netherlands ($309M), Saudi Arabia ($298M), Germany ($173M), and South Korea ($89.4M).

Between 2020 and 2021, the fastest growing importers of Epoxides were China ($351M), Germany ($202M), Chinese Taipei ($138M), South Korea ($80.2M), and Belgium ($79M).

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Market Concentration

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Cumulative market share

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This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of Epoxides.

In 2021, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 3.49. This means that most of the exports of Epoxides are explained by 11 countries.

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TOP NET EXPORTER (2021): Netherlands, $636M

TOP NET IMPORTER (2021): China, $728M

This map shows which countries export or import more of Epoxides. Each country is colored based on the difference in exports and imports of Epoxides during 2021.

In 2021, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Epoxides were Netherlands ($636M), Thailand ($514M), Saudi Arabia ($509M), United States ($251M), and Japan ($155M).

In 2021, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Epoxides were China ($728M), Belgium ($287M), Chinese Taipei ($239M), Italy ($176M), and India ($161M).

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In 2021, the world most traded Epoxides, disaggragated by their HS6 level were Methyloxirane (propylene oxide) ($2.74B), 1-chloro-2,3-epoxypropane(epichlorohy-drin) ($782M), Epoxides, epoxy-alcohols,-phenols,-ethers nes, derivs ($608M), and Oxirane (ethylene oxide) ($535M)

Country Comparison

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This visualization shows the countries that have an important ratio of their trade related to Epoxides.
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Product Complexity

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Specialization

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.

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The following visualization shows the relatedness of Epoxides to countries. Higher relatedness values ​​indicate greater knowledge, which predicts a greater probability of exporting that product in the future.