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2023
World Trade $654MRnk 2575 / 4644
2023
Top Exporter | Top Importer $197M | $131MIndia | China
2023
Product Complexity 0.62Rnk 1459 / 4656
2022 - 2023
Export Growth (CAGR) -6.58%Rnk 2289 / 4644
2023
Share of World Trade 0.0029%Rnk 2575 / 4644

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Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Menthol. In 2023, Menthol were the world's 2575th most traded product, with a total trade of $654M. Between 2022 and 2023 the exports of Menthol decreased by -6.58%, from $700M to $654M. Trade in Menthol represent 0.0029% of total world trade.

Menthol are a part of Cyclic Alcohols.

Exports In 2023 the top exporters of Menthol  were India ($197M), China ($139M), Germany ($125M), Malaysia ($93.4M), and Singapore ($29.7M).

Imports In 2023 the top importers of Menthol were China ($131M), India ($108M), United States ($73.5M), Singapore ($38.7M), and South Korea ($29.3M).

Ranking Menthol ranks 1459th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description Menthol is a type of mint that is used for many different purposes, including: to create a cooling sensation; as a decongestant; as a flavor; to mask the scent of smoke; and to clear up congestion. Menthol can also be used to create an odor that is medicinal or minty.

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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 (2023)India$197M
Top Destination (2023)China$131M

In 2023 Menthol were the world's 2575th most traded product (out of 4,644).

In 2023, the top exporters of Menthol were India ($197M), China ($139M), Germany ($125M), Malaysia ($93.4M), and Singapore ($29.7M).

In 2023, the top importers of Menthol were China ($131M), India ($108M), United States ($73.5M), Singapore ($38.7M), and South Korea ($29.3M).

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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2022 -  2023)China$29.3M
Top Destination Growth (2022 -  2023)India$61.5M

Between 2022 and 2023, the exports of Menthol grew the fastest in China ($29.3M), Malaysia ($23.1M), Netherlands ($6.04M), Singapore ($5.15M), and France ($576k).

Between 2022 and 2023, the fastest growing importers of Menthol were India ($61.5M), Italy ($3.13M), Czechia ($3M), Hong Kong ($2.73M), and Thailand ($2.11M).

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Exporters of Menthol (2022 - 2023)

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Market Concentration

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

In 2023, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 2.71. This means that most of the exports of Menthol are explained by 6 countries.

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Value of Exports in Menthol

Net Trade

TOP NET EXPORTER (2023)Germany$112M
TOP NET IMPORTER (2023)United States$44.6M

This map shows which countries export or import more of Menthol. Each country is colored based on the difference in exports and imports of Menthol during 2023.

In 2023, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Menthol were Germany ($112M), India ($88.6M), Malaysia ($86.1M), China ($7.63M), and Netherlands ($2.68M).

In 2023, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Menthol were United States ($44.6M), South Korea ($29.1M), Thailand ($26.2M), Indonesia ($23.5M), and Brazil ($14.6M).

Net Trade (2023)

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This visualization shows the countries that have an important ratio of their trade related to Menthol.
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Top 10 Exporters Countries of Menthol 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 (2023)

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