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Polyamide-6, -11, -12, -6,6, -6,9, -6,10 or -6,12

390810 (Harmonized System 1992 for 6-digit)

2022
World Trade $13.9BRnk 268 / 4648
2022
Top Exporter | Top Importer $2.52B | $1.58BUnited States | Germany
2022
Product Complexity 1.11Rnk 628 / 4653
2021 - 2022
Export Growth (CAGR) 3.42%Rnk 2461 / 4648
2022
Share of World Trade 0.058%Rnk 268 / 4648

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Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Polyamides: nylons. In 2022, Polyamides: nylons were the world's 268th most traded product, with a total trade of $13.9B. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of Polyamides: nylons grew by 3.42%, from $13.4B to $13.9B. Trade in Polyamides: nylons represent 0.058% of total world trade.

Polyamides: nylons are a part of Polyamides.

Exports In 2022 the top exporters of Polyamides: nylons  were United States ($2.52B), Germany ($2.3B), China ($1.59B), Italy ($901M), and Netherlands ($861M).

Imports In 2022 the top importers of Polyamides: nylons were Germany ($1.58B), China ($1.22B), Italy ($836M), Mexico ($744M), and India ($627M).

Ranking Polyamides: nylons ranks 628th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description Polyamides-6,6,6,6,9,6,10,6,12 are fibers which are strong, light, and resistant to abrasion. These fibers can be woven into fabrics for suitcases, luggage, backpacks, shirts, and dresses.

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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 (2022)United States$2.52B
Top Destination (2022)Germany$1.58B

In 2022 Polyamides: nylons were the world's 268th most traded product (out of 4,648).

In 2022, the top exporters of Polyamides: nylons were United States ($2.52B), Germany ($2.3B), China ($1.59B), Italy ($901M), and Netherlands ($861M).

In 2022, the top importers of Polyamides: nylons were Germany ($1.58B), China ($1.22B), Italy ($836M), Mexico ($744M), and India ($627M).

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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2021 -  2022)United States$308M
Top Destination Growth (2021 -  2022)Mexico$146M

Between 2021 and 2022, the exports of Polyamides: nylons grew the fastest in United States ($308M), China ($186M), Canada ($126M), Netherlands ($111M), and Spain ($35.1M).

Between 2021 and 2022, the fastest growing importers of Polyamides: nylons were Mexico ($146M), Germany ($122M), Netherlands ($94.4M), Vietnam ($63.9M), and Italy ($58.7M).

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Exporters of Polyamides: nylons (2021 - 2022)

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Market Concentration

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This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of Polyamides: nylons.

In 2022, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 4.07. This means that most of the exports of Polyamides: nylons are explained by 16 countries.

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Value of Exports in Polyamides: nylons

Net Trade

TOP NET EXPORTER (2022)United States$1.96B
TOP NET IMPORTER (2022)Mexico$708M

This map shows which countries export or import more of Polyamides: nylons. Each country is colored based on the difference in exports and imports of Polyamides: nylons during 2022.

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Polyamides: nylons were United States ($1.96B), Germany ($717M), Netherlands ($532M), China ($369M), and France ($249M).

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Polyamides: nylons were Mexico ($708M), India ($595M), Vietnam ($381M), Turkey ($276M), and United Kingdom ($273M).

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Top 10 Exporters Countries of Polyamides: nylons 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 (2022)

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