Propylene copolymersPropylene copolymers in primary forms
390230 (Harmonized System 1992 for 6-digit)
2021 World Trade: $18.3B, Rnk 184 / 4641
2021 Top Exporter | Top Importer: $2.21B | $2.23B, South Korea | China
2021 Product Complexity: 0.88, Rnk 960 / 4648
2020 - 2021 Export Growth (CAGR): 44.3%, Rnk 649 / 4641
2018 Mean Tariff: 3.94%, Rnk 5117 / 6538
2021 Share of World Trade: 0.087%, Rnk 184 / 4641
Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Propylene copolymers. In 2021, Propylene copolymers were the world's 184th most traded product, with a total trade of $18.3B. Between 2020 and 2021 the exports of Propylene copolymers grew by 44.3%, from $12.7B to $18.3B. Trade in Propylene copolymers represent 0.087% of total world trade.
Propylene copolymers are a part of Propylene Polymers.
Exports In 2021 the top exporters of Propylene copolymers were South Korea ($2.21B), Singapore ($1.83B), United States ($1.59B), Netherlands ($1.56B), and Germany ($1.49B).
Imports In 2021 the top importers of Propylene copolymers were China ($2.23B), Germany ($1.43B), Italy ($1.14B), Mexico ($946M), and Turkey ($689M).
Tariffs In 2018 the average tariff for Propylene copolymers was 3.94%, making it the 5117th lowest tariff using the HS6 product classification.
Ranking Propylene copolymers ranks 960th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).
Description Propylene copolymers are common in primary forms such as plastic bags for food storage, shrink wrap for food packaging, and food containers and wraps.
The following visualization shows the latest trends on Propylene copolymers. Countries are shown based on data availability.
For a full breakdown of trade patterns, visit the trend explorer or the product in country profile.
* Using January 2020 exchange rates when trade data is reported in local currency.
Trade By Country
Top Origin (2021): South Korea, $2.21B
Top Destination (2021): China, $2.23B
Propylene copolymers are the world's 184th most traded product.
In 2021, the top exporters of Propylene copolymers were South Korea ($2.21B), Singapore ($1.83B), United States ($1.59B), Netherlands ($1.56B), and Germany ($1.49B).
In 2021, the top importers of Propylene copolymers were China ($2.23B), Germany ($1.43B), Italy ($1.14B), Mexico ($946M), and Turkey ($689M).
Trade by country
Top Origin Growth (2020 - 2021): South Korea, $836M
Top Destination Growth (2020 - 2021): Germany, $469M
Between 2020 and 2021, the exports of Propylene copolymers grew the fastest in South Korea ($836M), United States ($492M), Germany ($475M), Singapore ($455M), and Netherlands ($367M).
Between 2020 and 2021, the fastest growing importers of Propylene copolymers were Germany ($469M), Italy ($454M), Mexico ($413M), United States ($333M), and Canada ($270M).
Cumulative market share
This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of Propylene copolymers.
In 2021, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 4.4. This means that most of the exports of Propylene copolymers are explained by 21 countries.
TOP NET EXPORTER (2021): South Korea, $2.14B
TOP NET IMPORTER (2021): China, $2.04B
This map shows which countries export or import more of Propylene copolymers. Each country is colored based on the difference in exports and imports of Propylene copolymers during 2021.
In 2021, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Propylene copolymers were South Korea ($2.14B), Singapore ($1.75B), Netherlands ($1.29B), United States ($958M), and Belgium ($849M).
In 2021, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Propylene copolymers were China ($2.04B), Mexico ($904M), Italy ($806M), Turkey ($656M), and Canada ($607M).
This visualization shows the countries that have an important ratio of their trade related to Propylene copolymers. It is possible to select the main countries that export or import Propylene copolymers 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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