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Polymers of vinyl acetate or of other vinyl esters, in primary forms; other vinyl polymers in primary forms

3905 (Harmonized System 1992 for 4-digit)

Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Other Vinyl Polymers. In 2021, Other Vinyl Polymers were the world's 478th most traded product, with a total trade of $6.28B. Between 2020 and 2021 the exports of Other Vinyl Polymers grew by 31.7%, from $4.77B to $6.28B. Trade in Other Vinyl Polymers represent 0.0003% of total world trade.

Other Vinyl Polymers are a part of Plastics & articles thereof. They include Other vinyl polymers and halogenated olefins, Polyvinyl alcohols, Polyvinyl acetate, in aqueous dispersion, and Poly(vinyl acetate), except in aqueous dispersion.

Exports In 2021 the top exporters of Other Vinyl Polymers  were Germany ($1.07B), United States ($769M), China ($596M), Chinese Taipei ($545M), and Japan ($489M).

Imports In 2021 the top importers of Other Vinyl Polymers were China ($579M), Germany ($461M), India ($377M), United States ($371M), and Netherlands ($367M).

Tariffs In 2018 the average tariff for Other Vinyl Polymers was 5.45%, making it the 766th lowest tariff using the HS4 product classification.

Ranking Other Vinyl Polymers ranks 229th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description Polymers of vinyl acetate or of other vinyl esters are commonly used in commercial and household products such as paints, coatings, adhesives, plastics, elastomers, and fibers.

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

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Exporters and Importers

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Trade By Country

Top Origin (2021): Germany, $1.07B

Top Destination (2021): China, $579M

Other Vinyl Polymers are the world's 478th most traded product.

In 2021, the top exporters of Other Vinyl Polymers were Germany ($1.07B), United States ($769M), China ($596M), Chinese Taipei ($545M), and Japan ($489M).

In 2021, the top importers of Other Vinyl Polymers were China ($579M), Germany ($461M), India ($377M), United States ($371M), and Netherlands ($367M).

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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2020 -  2021): China, $210M

Top Destination Growth (2020 -  2021): Netherlands, $157M

Between 2020 and 2021, the exports of Other Vinyl Polymers grew the fastest in China ($210M), Germany ($200M), Chinese Taipei ($190M), Netherlands ($149M), and South Korea ($116M).

Between 2020 and 2021, the fastest growing importers of Other Vinyl Polymers were Netherlands ($157M), China ($132M), India ($120M), Germany ($116M), and Italy ($82.1M).

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Market Concentration

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This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of Other Vinyl Polymers.

In 2021, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 4.17. This means that most of the exports of Other Vinyl Polymers are explained by 18 countries.

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TOP NET EXPORTER (2021): Germany, $613M

TOP NET IMPORTER (2021): India, $331M

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

In 2021, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Other Vinyl Polymers were Germany ($613M), Chinese Taipei ($509M), United States ($398M), Japan ($388M), and Singapore ($215M).

In 2021, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Other Vinyl Polymers were India ($331M), Mexico ($195M), Poland ($112M), Brazil ($112M), and France ($111M).

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In 2021, the world most traded Other Vinyl Polymers, disaggragated by their HS6 level were Other vinyl polymers and halogenated olefins ($2.2B), Polyvinyl alcohols ($1.59B), Polyvinyl acetate, in aqueous dispersion ($1.44B), and Poly(vinyl acetate), except in aqueous dispersion ($1.05B)

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This visualization shows the countries that have an important ratio of their trade related to Other Vinyl Polymers.
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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.

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