Matches (HS: 360500) Product Trade, Exporters and Importers | The Observatory of Economic Complexity

360500 (Harmonized System 1992 for 6-digit)

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Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Matches. In 2022, Matches were the world's 3710th most traded product, with a total trade of $202M. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of Matches decreased by -2.5%, from $207M to $202M. Trade in Matches represent 0.00085% of total world trade.

Matches are a part of Matches.

Exports In 2022 the top exporters of Matches were N/A.

Imports In 2022 the top importers of Matches were United States ($17.7M), Germany ($9.96M), Tanzania ($9.11M), Nigeria ($8.11M), and Ghana ($6.72M).

Ranking Matches ranks 4148th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description Matches are typically used to light candles, cigars, cigarettes, or other things. Matches are also sometimes used to light fireworks.

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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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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.