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Pumice stone; emery; natural corundum, natural garnet and other natural abrasives, whether or not heat treated

2513 (Harmonized System 1992 for 4-digit)

2023
World Trade $405MRnk 1072 / 1217
2023
Top Exporter | Top Importer $77.4M | $51.3MAustralia | United States
2022 - 2023
Export Growth (CAGR) -11%Rnk 784 / 1217
2023
Share of World Trade 0.0018%Rnk 1072 / 1217

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Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Pumice. In 2023, Pumice were the world's 1072nd most traded product, with a total trade of $405M. Between 2022 and 2023 the exports of Pumice decreased by -11%, from $456M to $405M. Trade in Pumice represent 0.0018% of total world trade.

Pumice are a part of Salt, sulphur, cement, lime, stone, & plaster. They include Emery, natural corundum/garnet, including heat treate, Emery and natural abrasives nes, crude, irregular piece, Pumice stones, crude or in irregular pieces, and Pumice stone, worked.

Exports In 2023 the top exporters of Pumice  were Australia ($77.4M), India ($54.6M), China ($53.5M), South Africa ($41.4M), and Turkey ($37.1M).

Imports In 2023 the top importers of Pumice were United States ($51.3M), United Arab Emirates ($49.7M), China ($34.4M), Saudi Arabia ($24.7M), and United Kingdom ($19.2M).

Description Pumice stone is a light porous volcanic rock that is often used as an abrasive. It is often used in conjunction with other abrasives. Emery is a hard mineral that is often used as an abrasive. It is often used in conjunction with other abrasives. Natural corundum is a hard mineral that is often used as an abrasive. It is often used in conjunction with other abrasives. Natural garnet is a hard mineral that is often used as an abrasive. It is often used in conjunction with other abrasives.

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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)Australia$77.4M
Top Destination (2023)United States$51.3M

In 2023 Pumice were the world's 1072nd most traded product (out of 1,217).

In 2023, the top exporters of Pumice were Australia ($77.4M), India ($54.6M), China ($53.5M), South Africa ($41.4M), and Turkey ($37.1M).

In 2023, the top importers of Pumice were United States ($51.3M), United Arab Emirates ($49.7M), China ($34.4M), Saudi Arabia ($24.7M), and United Kingdom ($19.2M).

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Exporters of Pumice (2023)
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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2022 -  2023)Malaysia$4.31M
Top Destination Growth (2022 -  2023)United Arab Emirates$7.26M

Between 2022 and 2023, the exports of Pumice grew the fastest in Malaysia ($4.31M), Greece ($1.54M), United Arab Emirates ($1.25M), Sweden ($1.05M), and Sri Lanka ($811k).

Between 2022 and 2023, the fastest growing importers of Pumice were United Arab Emirates ($7.26M), Qatar ($4.44M), India ($3.84M), United Kingdom ($3.73M), and China ($2.5M).

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Exporters of Pumice (2022 - 2023)

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Market Concentration

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In 2023, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 3.8. This means that most of the exports of Pumice are explained by 13 countries.

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Value of Exports in Pumice

Net Trade

TOP NET EXPORTER (2023)Australia$73.1M
TOP NET IMPORTER (2023)United Arab Emirates$42.8M

This map shows which countries export or import more of Pumice. Each country is colored based on the difference in exports and imports of Pumice during 2023.

In 2023, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Pumice were Australia ($73.1M), India ($49.7M), South Africa ($40.7M), Turkey ($35.5M), and Greece ($25.2M).

In 2023, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Pumice were United Arab Emirates ($42.8M), United States ($27M), Saudi Arabia ($22.6M), United Kingdom ($17.7M), and Bangladesh ($11M).

Net Trade (2023)

Disaggregation

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In 2023, the world most traded Pumice, disaggragated by their HS6 level were Emery, natural corundum/garnet, including heat treate ($281M), Pumice stones, crude or in irregular... ($124M), Emery and natural abrasives nes, crude,... ($845), and Pumice stone, worked ($287)

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Top 10 Exporters Countries of Pumice by percentage of total exports

Potential Exports

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALChina+ $699k
TOP IMPORT POTENTIALChina+ $46.2k

Pumice’s highest export potential is China. With an export gap of $699k.  Pumice’s highest import potential is China with an import gap of $46.2k.

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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)

Country by Relatedness

The following visualization shows the relatedness of Pumice to countries. Higher relatedness values ​​indicate greater knowledge, which predicts a greater probability of exporting that product in the future.

Relative Relatedness by Country (2023)

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