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Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Pliers, pincers, tweezers and similar tools. In 2023, Pliers, pincers, tweezers and similar tools were the world's 1438th most traded product, with a total trade of $1.99B. Between 2022 and 2023 the exports of Pliers, pincers, tweezers and similar tools grew by 1.01%, from $1.97B to $1.99B. Trade in Pliers, pincers, tweezers and similar tools represent 0.0088% of total world trade.

Pliers, pincers, tweezers and similar tools are a part of Hand Tools.

Exports In 2023 the top exporters of Pliers, pincers, tweezers and similar tools  were China ($767M), Germany ($331M), United States ($160M), Chinese Taipei ($152M), and Japan ($62.9M).

Imports In 2023 the top importers of Pliers, pincers, tweezers and similar tools were United States ($317M), Germany ($146M), France ($98.8M), Canada ($92.5M), and United Kingdom ($74.2M).

Ranking Pliers, pincers, tweezers and similar tools ranks 880th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description Pliers can be used to bend, straighten, or cut wire. Pincers are used to hold or cut food. Tweezers can be used to pick up small objects or, in a medical context, to remove splinters.

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The following visualization shows the latest trends on Pliers, pincers, tweezers and similar tools. Countries are shown based on data availability.

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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$767M
Top Destination (2023)United States$317M

In 2023 Pliers, pincers, tweezers and similar tools were the world's 1438th most traded product (out of 4,644).

In 2023, the top exporters of Pliers, pincers, tweezers and similar tools were China ($767M), Germany ($331M), United States ($160M), Chinese Taipei ($152M), and Japan ($62.9M).

In 2023, the top importers of Pliers, pincers, tweezers and similar tools were United States ($317M), Germany ($146M), France ($98.8M), Canada ($92.5M), and United Kingdom ($74.2M).

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Exporters of Pliers, pincers, tweezers and similar tools (2023)
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Importers of Pliers, pincers, tweezers and similar tools (2023)
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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2022 -  2023)Germany$24.4M
Top Destination Growth (2022 -  2023)Malaysia$24.8M

Between 2022 and 2023, the exports of Pliers, pincers, tweezers and similar tools grew the fastest in Germany ($24.4M), United States ($12.7M), Japan ($7.84M), Switzerland ($2.83M), and Greece ($2.71M).

Between 2022 and 2023, the fastest growing importers of Pliers, pincers, tweezers and similar tools were Malaysia ($24.8M), Vietnam ($14.8M), Australia ($12.4M), Russia ($12.3M), and Canada ($8.03M).

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Exporters of Pliers, pincers, tweezers and similar tools (2022 - 2023)

Importers of Pliers, pincers, tweezers and similar tools (2022 - 2023)

Market Concentration

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This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of Pliers, pincers, tweezers and similar tools.

In 2023, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 3.38. This means that most of the exports of Pliers, pincers, tweezers and similar tools are explained by 10 countries.

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Value of Exports in Pliers, pincers, tweezers and similar tools

Net Trade

TOP NET EXPORTER (2023)China$735M
TOP NET IMPORTER (2023)United States$157M

This map shows which countries export or import more of Pliers, pincers, tweezers and similar tools. Each country is colored based on the difference in exports and imports of Pliers, pincers, tweezers and similar tools during 2023.

In 2023, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Pliers, pincers, tweezers and similar tools were China ($735M), Germany ($185M), Chinese Taipei ($134M), Vietnam ($32.6M), and India ($23.7M).

In 2023, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Pliers, pincers, tweezers and similar tools were United States ($157M), Canada ($91.3M), United Kingdom ($58.4M), France ($55.7M), and Australia ($53.7M).

Net Trade (2023)

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This visualization shows the countries that have an important ratio of their trade related to Pliers, pincers, tweezers and similar tools.
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Top 10 Exporters Countries of Pliers, pincers, tweezers and similar tools 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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