HS Icon Phosphinates (hypophosphites) and phosphonates (phosphites)

Phosphinates (hypophosphites), phosphonates (phosphites), and phosphates; and polyphosphates, whether or not chemically defined

2835 (Harmonized System 1992 for 4-digit)

Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Phosphinates (hypophosphites) and phosphonates (phosphites). In 2021, Phosphinates (hypophosphites) and phosphonates (phosphites) were the world's 556th most traded product, with a total trade of $4.62B. Between 2020 and 2021 the exports of Phosphinates (hypophosphites) and phosphonates (phosphites) grew by 26.7%, from $3.64B to $4.62B. Trade in Phosphinates (hypophosphites) and phosphonates (phosphites) represent 0.022% of total world trade.

Phosphinates (hypophosphites) and phosphonates (phosphites) are a part of Inorganic chemicals. They include Sodium triphosphate, Calcium phosphates except hydrogen-orthophosphate, Polyphosphates of metals except sodium triphosphate, Calcium hydrogen-orthophosphate, Potassium phosphates, Phosphates of metals nes, Phosphinates and phosphonates, Mono- or di-sodium phosphates, Trisodium phosphate, and Triammonium phosphate, among others.

Exports In 2021 the top exporters of Phosphinates (hypophosphites) and phosphonates (phosphites)  were China ($1.41B), Germany ($460M), United States ($278M), Belgium ($231M), and Russia ($228M).

Imports In 2021 the top importers of Phosphinates (hypophosphites) and phosphonates (phosphites) were United States ($379M), Germany ($274M), Netherlands ($195M), Brazil ($165M), and France ($136M).

Tariffs In 2018 the average tariff for Phosphinates (hypophosphites) and phosphonates (phosphites) was 4.01%, making it the 1008th lowest tariff using the HS4 product classification.

Ranking Phosphinates (hypophosphites) and phosphonates (phosphites) ranks 595th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description Phosphinates "hypophosphites" are used in the production of detergents, as a flame retardant and as a corrosion inhibitor. Phosphonates "phosphites" are used as a flame retardant and as a corrosion inhibitor. Phosphates are used in the production of detergents, as a flame retardant and as a corrosion inhibitor. Polyphosphates are used in the production of detergents, as a flame retardant and as a corrosion inhibitor.

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

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Top Origin (2021): China, $1.41B

Top Destination (2021): United States, $379M

Phosphinates (hypophosphites) and phosphonates (phosphites) are the world's 556th most traded product.

In 2021, the top exporters of Phosphinates (hypophosphites) and phosphonates (phosphites) were China ($1.41B), Germany ($460M), United States ($278M), Belgium ($231M), and Russia ($228M).

In 2021, the top importers of Phosphinates (hypophosphites) and phosphonates (phosphites) were United States ($379M), Germany ($274M), Netherlands ($195M), Brazil ($165M), and France ($136M).

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Top Origin Growth (2020 -  2021): China, $412M

Top Destination Growth (2020 -  2021): Germany, $81.9M

Between 2020 and 2021, the exports of Phosphinates (hypophosphites) and phosphonates (phosphites) grew the fastest in China ($412M), Germany ($67.1M), Belgium ($53.9M), France ($45.5M), and Spain ($36.6M).

Between 2020 and 2021, the fastest growing importers of Phosphinates (hypophosphites) and phosphonates (phosphites) were Germany ($81.9M), United States ($60.2M), Netherlands ($58.4M), Brazil ($48.7M), and South Korea ($41.9M).

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Market Concentration

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This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of Phosphinates (hypophosphites) and phosphonates (phosphites).

In 2021, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 4.22. This means that most of the exports of Phosphinates (hypophosphites) and phosphonates (phosphites) are explained by 18 countries.

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TOP NET EXPORTER (2021): China, $1.36B

TOP NET IMPORTER (2021): Brazil, $144M

This map shows which countries export or import more of Phosphinates (hypophosphites) and phosphonates (phosphites). Each country is colored based on the difference in exports and imports of Phosphinates (hypophosphites) and phosphonates (phosphites) during 2021.

In 2021, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Phosphinates (hypophosphites) and phosphonates (phosphites) were China ($1.36B), Germany ($186M), Russia ($155M), Belgium ($136M), and Tunisia ($117M).

In 2021, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Phosphinates (hypophosphites) and phosphonates (phosphites) were Brazil ($144M), Indonesia ($124M), United Kingdom ($112M), Netherlands ($107M), and South Korea ($102M).

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In 2021, the world most traded Phosphinates (hypophosphites) and phosphonates (phosphites), disaggragated by their HS6 level were Calcium phosphates except hydrogen-orthophosphate ($1.5B), Polyphosphates of metals except sodium triphosphate ($898M), Sodium triphosphate ($539M), Calcium hydrogen-orthophosphate ($518M), and Potassium phosphates ($444M)

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This visualization shows the countries that have an important ratio of their trade related to Phosphinates (hypophosphites) and phosphonates (phosphites).
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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 Phosphinates (hypophosphites) and phosphonates (phosphites) to countries. Higher relatedness values ​​indicate greater knowledge, which predicts a greater probability of exporting that product in the future.