Polyacetals3907 (Harmonized System 1992 for 4-digit)
2021 World Trade: $77.1B, Rnk 44 / 1217
2021 Top Exporter | Top Importer: $9.98B | $10.1B, China | China
2021 Product Complexity: 0.76, Rnk 259 / 1024
2020 - 2021 Export Growth (CAGR): 47.8%, Rnk 130 / 1217
2018 Mean Tariff: 4.8%, Rnk 861 / 1259
2021 Share of World Trade: 0.0037%, Rnk 44 / 1217
Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Polyacetals. In 2021, Polyacetals were the world's 44th most traded product, with a total trade of $77.1B. Between 2020 and 2021 the exports of Polyacetals grew by 47.8%, from $52.1B to $77.1B. Trade in Polyacetals represent 0.0037% of total world trade.
Polyacetals are a part of Plastics & articles thereof. They include Polyethylene terephthalate, Other polyethers, Polycarbonates, Other polyesters, Epoxide resins, Other unsaturated polyesters, Poly(acetals), and Alkyd resins.
Exports In 2021 the top exporters of Polyacetals were China ($9.98B), South Korea ($7.47B), Germany ($7.45B), Chinese Taipei ($6.18B), and United States ($6.14B).
Imports In 2021 the top importers of Polyacetals were China ($10.1B), United States ($5.22B), Germany ($4.67B), Italy ($3.14B), and Mexico ($2.67B).
Tariffs In 2018 the average tariff for Polyacetals was 4.8%, making it the 861st lowest tariff using the HS4 product classification.
Ranking Polyacetals ranks 259th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).
Description Polyacetals are used in the manufacture of products such as pipes, tubing, hoses, wire and cable insulation, and electrical connectors. Polyethers are used in the manufacture of polyurethane foam, which is used in insulation and furniture. Epoxide resins are used in the manufacture of coatings, adhesives, sealants, and other products. Polycarbonates are used in the manufacture of plastic lenses, windows, compact discs, and other products. Alkyd resins are used in the manufacture of paints, varnishes, and other products. Polyallyl esters are used in the manufacture of plasticizers, which are used in the manufacture of plastic products.
The following visualization shows the latest trends on Polyacetals. Countries are shown based on data availability.
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* Using January 2020 exchange rates when trade data is reported in local currency.
Trade By Country
Polyacetals are the world's 44th most traded product.
In 2021, the top exporters of Polyacetals were China ($9.98B), South Korea ($7.47B), Germany ($7.45B), Chinese Taipei ($6.18B), and United States ($6.14B).
In 2021, the top importers of Polyacetals were China ($10.1B), United States ($5.22B), Germany ($4.67B), Italy ($3.14B), and Mexico ($2.67B).
Trade by country
Between 2020 and 2021, the exports of Polyacetals grew the fastest in China ($4.77B), South Korea ($2.77B), Chinese Taipei ($2.64B), Germany ($2.23B), and Netherlands ($1.48B).
Between 2020 and 2021, the fastest growing importers of Polyacetals were China ($2.55B), United States ($2.38B), Germany ($1.36B), Italy ($1.1B), and India ($882M).
Cumulative market share
This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of Polyacetals.
In 2021, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 4.57. This means that most of the exports of Polyacetals are explained by 23 countries.
TOP NET EXPORTER (2021): South Korea, $6.06B
TOP NET IMPORTER (2021): Mexico, $1.93B
This map shows which countries export or import more of Polyacetals. Each country is colored based on the difference in exports and imports of Polyacetals during 2021.
In 2021, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Polyacetals were South Korea ($6.06B), Chinese Taipei ($4.9B), Netherlands ($3.77B), Germany ($2.79B), and Thailand ($1.87B).
In 2021, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Polyacetals were Mexico ($1.93B), Vietnam ($1.45B), Poland ($1.29B), Russia ($1.08B), and France ($992M).
In 2021, the world most traded Polyacetals, disaggragated by their HS6 level were Other polyethers ($19.4B), Polyethylene terephthalate ($15.6B), Polycarbonates ($13.9B), Other polyesters ($12.2B), and Epoxide resins ($8.9B)
This visualization shows the countries that have an important ratio of their trade related to Polyacetals. It is possible to select the main countries that export or import Polyacetals in the world, or by continent, as well as select the measure of interest.
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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