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2023
World Trade $179MRnk 3744 / 4644
2023
Top Exporter | Top Importer $48.3M | $18.7MChina | South Korea
2023
Product Complexity 0.43Rnk 1797 / 4656
2022 - 2023
Export Growth (CAGR) -16%Rnk 3332 / 4644
2023
Share of World Trade 0.00079%Rnk 3744 / 4644

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Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Paraformaldehyde. In 2023, Paraformaldehyde were the world's 3744th most traded product, with a total trade of $179M. Between 2022 and 2023 the exports of Paraformaldehyde decreased by -16%, from $213M to $179M. Trade in Paraformaldehyde represent 0.00079% of total world trade.

Paraformaldehyde are a part of Aldehydes, cyclic polymers, and paraformaldehyde.

Exports In 2023 the top exporters of Paraformaldehyde  were China ($48.3M), Spain ($40.8M), Chinese Taipei ($30M), Germany ($13.5M), and Indonesia ($8.8M).

Imports In 2023 the top importers of Paraformaldehyde were South Korea ($18.7M), India ($16.4M), China ($16.2M), Japan ($13.6M), and Ethiopia ($11.8M).

Ranking Paraformaldehyde ranks 1797th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description Paraformaldehyde is a commonly used preservative because it is not as harsh on cells and tissues as other preservatives. It can be used to preserve muscle, blood, skin, and other tissues.

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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)China$48.3M
Top Destination (2023)South Korea$18.7M

In 2023 Paraformaldehyde were the world's 3744th most traded product (out of 4,644).

In 2023, the top exporters of Paraformaldehyde were China ($48.3M), Spain ($40.8M), Chinese Taipei ($30M), Germany ($13.5M), and Indonesia ($8.8M).

In 2023, the top importers of Paraformaldehyde were South Korea ($18.7M), India ($16.4M), China ($16.2M), Japan ($13.6M), and Ethiopia ($11.8M).

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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2022 -  2023)United Arab Emirates$946k
Top Destination Growth (2022 -  2023)Ethiopia$3.47M

Between 2022 and 2023, the exports of Paraformaldehyde grew the fastest in United Arab Emirates ($946k), India ($882k), Turkey ($603k), Russia ($592k), and Saudi Arabia ($523k).

Between 2022 and 2023, the fastest growing importers of Paraformaldehyde were Ethiopia ($3.47M), Japan ($1.57M), Tanzania ($676k), Cambodia ($622k), and Malawi ($621k).

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Exporters of Paraformaldehyde (2022 - 2023)

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Market Concentration

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

In 2023, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 3.08. This means that most of the exports of Paraformaldehyde are explained by 8 countries.

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Value of Exports in Paraformaldehyde

Net Trade

TOP NET EXPORTER (2023)Spain$40.4M
TOP NET IMPORTER (2023)South Korea$18.6M

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

In 2023, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Paraformaldehyde were Spain ($40.4M), China ($32.1M), Chinese Taipei ($28.8M), Germany ($9.12M), and Netherlands ($8M).

In 2023, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Paraformaldehyde were South Korea ($18.6M), Japan ($13.6M), India ($10.1M), Brazil ($5.35M), and United States ($4.86M).

Net Trade (2023)

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Top 10 Exporters Countries of Paraformaldehyde 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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