Ethers, ether-alcohols, ether-phenols, ether-alcohol-phenols, alcohol peroxides, ether peroxides, ketone peroxides (chemically defined or not); halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated, nitrosated derivative

2909 (Harmonized System 1992 for 4-digit)

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Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Ethers. In 2022, Ethers were the world's 229th most traded product, with a total trade of $19.2B. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of Ethers grew by 27.8%, from $15B to $19.2B. Trade in Ethers represent 0.081% of total world trade.

Ethers are a part of Organic chemicals. They include Acyclic ethers nes, derivatives of acyclic ethers, Ether-alcohols nes, derivatives of ether-alcohols, Monobutyl ethers of ethylene and diethylene glycol, 2,2'-oxydiethanol(diethylene glycol), Aromatic ethers, derivatives, Alcohol, ether, ketone peroxides, derivatives, Monoalkyl ethers of ethylene, diethylene glycol, nes, Ether-phenols, ether-alcohol-phenols and derivatives, Cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic ethers and derivs, and Diethyl ether, among others.

Exports In 2022 the top exporters of Ethers  were United States ($4.66B), China ($2.96B), Netherlands ($1.99B), Saudi Arabia ($1.89B), and Germany ($1.08B).

Imports In 2022 the top importers of Ethers were Japan ($2.28B), Singapore ($2.01B), Netherlands ($1.46B), Mexico ($1.45B), and China ($1.06B).

Ranking Ethers ranks 519th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description Ethers are typically used as solvents, while ether-alcohols are used in the production of pharmaceuticals. Ether-phenols are used in the production of dyes and synthetic resins. Ether-alcohol-phenols are used in the production of pesticides. Alcohol peroxides are used in the production of esters, ethers, and phenols. Ether peroxides are used in the production of esters, ethers, and phenols. Ketone peroxides are used in the production of esters, ethers, and phenols. Halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives are used in the production of pesticides.

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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)United States$4.66B
Top Destination (2022)Japan$2.28B

In 2022 Ethers were the world's 229th most traded product (out of 1,218).

In 2022, the top exporters of Ethers were United States ($4.66B), China ($2.96B), Netherlands ($1.99B), Saudi Arabia ($1.89B), and Germany ($1.08B).

In 2022, the top importers of Ethers were Japan ($2.28B), Singapore ($2.01B), Netherlands ($1.46B), Mexico ($1.45B), and China ($1.06B).

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Exporters of Ethers (2022)
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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2021 -  2022)China$1.75B
Top Destination Growth (2021 -  2022)Singapore$1.18B

Between 2021 and 2022, the exports of Ethers grew the fastest in China ($1.75B), United States ($1.6B), Netherlands ($391M), France ($249M), and Singapore ($234M).

Between 2021 and 2022, the fastest growing importers of Ethers were Singapore ($1.18B), Mexico ($683M), Japan ($647M), Netherlands ($563M), and Malaysia ($346M).

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Exporters of Ethers (2021 - 2022)

Importers of Ethers (2021 - 2022)

Market Concentration

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

In 2022, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 3.85. This means that most of the exports of Ethers are explained by 14 countries.

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Value of Exports in Ethers

Net Trade

TOP NET EXPORTER (2022)United States$3.71B
TOP NET IMPORTER (2022)Japan$1.97B

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

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Ethers were United States ($3.71B), China ($1.9B), Saudi Arabia ($1.85B), Netherlands ($529M), and Germany ($433M).

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Ethers were Japan ($1.97B), Singapore ($1.6B), Mexico ($1.44B), Malaysia ($610M), and Italy ($580M).

Net Trade (2022)

Disaggregation

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In 2022, the world most traded Ethers, disaggragated by their HS6 level were Acyclic ethers nes, derivatives of acyclic... ($12.3B), Ether-alcohols nes, derivatives of ether-alcohols ($2.41B), Monobutyl ethers of ethylene and diethylene... ($1.19B), 2,2'-oxydiethanol(diethylene glycol) ($1.03B), and Aromatic ethers, derivatives ($907M)

HS6 Disaggregation for Ethers (2022)
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Country Comparison

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This visualization shows the countries that have an important ratio of their trade related to Ethers.
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Top 10 Exporters Countries of Ethers by percentage of total exports

Potential Exports

Potential Exports

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALChina+ $48M
TOP IMPORT POTENTIALChina+ $39.5M

Ethers’s highest export potential is China. With an export gap of $48M.  Ethers’s highest import potential is China with an import gap of $39.5M.

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Product Complexity

Diversification Frontier

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.

Relatedness vs Country Complexity (2022)

Country by Relatedness

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

Relative Relatedness by Country (2022)

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