Cellulose ethers nes, in primary forms

391239 (Harmonized System 1992 for 6-digit)

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Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Other cellulose ethers. In 2023, Other cellulose ethers were the world's 1098th most traded product, with a total trade of $3.08B. Between 2022 and 2023 the exports of Other cellulose ethers decreased by -13.3%, from $3.56B to $3.08B. Trade in Other cellulose ethers represent 0.014% of total world trade.

Other cellulose ethers are a part of Cellulose.

Exports In 2023 the top exporters of Other cellulose ethers  were Germany ($733M), China ($596M), United States ($460M), South Korea ($328M), and Belgium ($299M).

Imports In 2023 the top importers of Other cellulose ethers were India ($346M), United States ($210M), Germany ($147M), Turkey ($146M), and China ($141M).

Ranking Other cellulose ethers ranks 169th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description Cellulose ethers are used as thickeners in cosmetics and food products. They are added to paint to make it smoother, and used as antimicrobial agents in other products.

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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)Germany$733M
Top Destination (2023)India$346M

In 2023 Other cellulose ethers were the world's 1098th most traded product (out of 4,644).

In 2023, the top exporters of Other cellulose ethers were Germany ($733M), China ($596M), United States ($460M), South Korea ($328M), and Belgium ($299M).

In 2023, the top importers of Other cellulose ethers were India ($346M), United States ($210M), Germany ($147M), Turkey ($146M), and China ($141M).

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Exporters of Other cellulose ethers (2023)
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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2022 -  2023)Gambia$7.96M
Top Destination Growth (2022 -  2023)Germany$14.2M

Between 2022 and 2023, the exports of Other cellulose ethers grew the fastest in Gambia ($7.96M), Singapore ($2.92M), Kazakhstan ($1.8M), Japan ($1.31M), and Italy ($583k).

Between 2022 and 2023, the fastest growing importers of Other cellulose ethers were Germany ($14.2M), Turkey ($8.66M), Ukraine ($4.17M), Mongolia ($3.59M), and Kazakhstan ($1.41M).

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Exporters of Other cellulose ethers (2022 - 2023)

Importers of Other cellulose ethers (2022 - 2023)

Market Concentration

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This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of Other cellulose ethers.

In 2023, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 3.27. This means that most of the exports of Other cellulose ethers are explained by 9 countries.

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Value of Exports in Other cellulose ethers

Net Trade

TOP NET EXPORTER (2023)Germany$587M
TOP NET IMPORTER (2023)India$326M

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

In 2023, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Other cellulose ethers were Germany ($587M), China ($455M), South Korea ($279M), Belgium ($260M), and United States ($250M).

In 2023, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Other cellulose ethers were India ($326M), Turkey ($131M), Italy ($118M), Brazil ($100M), and France ($97.7M).

Net Trade (2023)

Country Comparison

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This visualization shows the countries that have an important ratio of their trade related to Other cellulose ethers.
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Top 10 Exporters Countries of Other cellulose ethers 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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