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Exports In 2022, China exported $1.41M in Borax, making it the 13th largest exporter of Borax in the world. At the same year, Borax was the 1177th most exported product in China. The main destination of Borax exports from China are: South Korea ($437k), Senegal ($194k), Iraq ($188k), Guinea ($102k), and Vietnam ($80.9k).

The fastest growing export markets for Borax of China between 2021 and 2022 were Senegal ($194k), Iraq ($188k), and South Korea ($97.3k).

Imports In 2022, China imported $121M in Borax, becoming the 1st largest importer of Borax in the world. At the same year, Borax was the 613th most imported product in China. China imports Borax primarily from: Turkey ($112M), Bolivia ($8.19M), Malaysia ($929k), Belgium ($88.4k), and Italy ($34k).

The fastest growing import markets in Borax for China between 2021 and 2022 were Turkey ($22.9M), Malaysia ($639k), and Italy ($33.9k).

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July 2024

Subnational Monthly Trade

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EXPORT GROWTH (July 2023 - July 2024)$21.1k(40.9%)
IMPORT GROWTH (July 2023 - July 2024)$5.64M(55.1%)
MAIN EXPORTER (July 2024)Shanghai Province$173k
MAIN DESTINATION (July 2024)South Korea$46.4k

This section shows Borax's exports and imports data at subnational level for China. Click any date in the line plot, any subnational region in the geomap, or any destination or origin country to explore the exports or imports behavior of Borax over time.

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Historical Data

Trade Balance

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EXPORTS (2022)$1.41M
IMPORTS (2022)$121M
NET TRADE (2022)-$120M

In 2022, China exported $1.41M in Borax. The main destinations of China exports on Borax were South Korea ($437k), Senegal ($194k), Iraq ($188k), Guinea ($102k), and Vietnam ($80.9k).

In 2022, China imported $121M in Borax, mainly from Turkey ($112M), Bolivia ($8.19M), Malaysia ($929k), Belgium ($88.4k), and Italy ($34k).

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Export Destinations (2022)

Import Origins (2022)

Market Growth

Flow
THE FASTEST GROWING Borax EXPORT MARKETS FOR China WERE (2021 - 2022):
Senegal$194k (1%)
Iraq$188k (1%)
South Korea$97.3k (28.7%)
THE FASTEST DECLINING MARKETS FOR THE EXPORT OF Borax BY China WERE (2021 - 2022):
Japan-$808k (-95.1%)
Thailand-$142k (-100%)
Nigeria-$102k (-96.4%)

Change in Exports by Market (2021 - 2022)

Market Concentration

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In 2022, China's main exporting competitors in Borax were:
In 2022, China's main importing competitors in Borax were:
Brazil $70.4M
India $25.3M

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Trade Value of Borax by Exporters

Potential Exports

Potential Exports

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALRussia+ $63k
TOP IMPORT POTENTIALBolivia+ $1.03M

Borax’s highest export potential is Russia. With an export gap of $63k.   Borax’s highest import potential is Bolivia with an import gap of $1.03M.

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