Polyurethanes in primary forms390950 (Harmonized System 1992 for 6-digit)
2020 World Trade: $6.36B, Rnk 462 / 4613
2020 Top Exporter | Top Importer: $1.43B | $641M, China | Germany
2020 Product Complexity: 1.27, Rnk 423 / 4783
2019 - 2020 Export Growth (CAGR): -8.82%, Rnk 2366 / 4613
2018 Mean Tariff: 4.08%, Rnk 5002 / 6538
2020 Share of World Trade: 0.038%, Rnk 462 / 4613
Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Polyurethanes in primary forms. In 2020, Polyurethanes in primary forms were the world's 462nd most traded product, with a total trade of $6.36B. Between 2019 and 2020 the exports of Polyurethanes in primary forms decreased by -8.82%, from $6.98B to $6.36B. Trade in Polyurethanes in primary forms represent 0.038% of total world trade.
Polyurethanes in primary forms are a part of Amino-resins.
Exports In 2020 the top exporters of Polyurethanes in primary forms were Germany ($1.43B), United States ($704M), China ($572M), Italy ($543M), and Chinese Taipei ($339M).
Imports In 2020 the top importers of Polyurethanes in primary forms were China ($641M), Vietnam ($417M), Germany ($370M), United States ($283M), and India ($270M).
Tariffs In 2018 the average tariff for Polyurethanes in primary forms was 4.08%, making it the 5002nd lowest tariff using the HS6 product classification.
The countries with the highest import tariffs for Polyurethanes in primary forms are Bermuda (25%), Cayman Islands (22%), Comoros (18.9%), and Maldives (13.3%). The countries with the lowest tariffs are Angola (0%), Mauritius (0%), Zambia (0%), Hong Kong (0%), and Lebanon (0%).
Ranking Polyurethanes in primary forms ranks 423rd in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).
Description Polyurethanes are often used in primary forms because they do not decompose rapidly and do not release toxic fumes. They are used in textiles, foams, and other consumer products. They are also used as sealants and insulators.
The following visualization shows the latest trends on Polyurethanes in primary forms. 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
Polyurethanes in primary forms are the world's 462nd most traded product.
In 2020, the top exporters of Polyurethanes in primary forms were Germany ($1.43B), United States ($704M), China ($572M), Italy ($543M), and Chinese Taipei ($339M).
In 2020, the top importers of Polyurethanes in primary forms were China ($641M), Vietnam ($417M), Germany ($370M), United States ($283M), and India ($270M).
Trade by country
Top Origin Growth (2019 - 2020): Thailand, $2.8M
Top Destination Growth (2019 - 2020): Dominican Republic, $10.1M
Between 2019 and 2020, the exports of Polyurethanes in primary forms grew the fastest in Thailand ($2.8M), Poland ($1.29M), Morocco ($1.04M), Portugal ($984k), and Belarus ($808k).
Between 2019 and 2020, the fastest growing importers of Polyurethanes in primary forms were Dominican Republic ($10.1M), Thailand ($9.05M), Israel ($3.12M), Bangladesh ($3M), and Serbia ($1.6M).
Cumulative market share
This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of Polyurethanes in primary forms.
In 2020, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 4.15. This means that most of the exports of Polyurethanes in primary forms are explained by 17 countries.
This map shows which countries export or import more of Polyurethanes in primary forms. Each country is colored based on the difference in exports and imports of Polyurethanes in primary forms during 2020.
In 2020, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Polyurethanes in primary forms were Germany ($1.06B), United States ($421M), Italy ($277M), Chinese Taipei ($224M), and South Korea ($202M).
In 2020, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Polyurethanes in primary forms were Vietnam ($401M), India ($213M), Mexico ($212M), Canada ($130M), and Indonesia ($124M).
In 2019, the world most traded Polyurethanes in primary forms, disaggragated by their HS6 level were Polyurethanes in primary forms ($6.36B)
This visualization shows the countries that have an important ratio of their trade related to Polyurethanes in primary forms. It is possible to select the main countries that export or import Polyurethanes in primary forms in the world, or by continent, as well as select the measure of interest.
In 2018, the average tariff for importing Polyurethanes in primary forms was 4.08%. The countries with the highest tariffs for importing Polyurethanes in primary forms were Bermuda (25%), Cayman Islands (22%), Comoros (18.9%), and Maldives (13.3%).
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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