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2023
World Trade $1.4BRnk 1761 / 4644
2023
Top Exporter | Top Importer $444M | $430MBelgium | Germany
2023
Product Complexity 1.3Rnk 331 / 4656
2022 - 2023
Export Growth (CAGR) -27.6%Rnk 4131 / 4644
2023
Share of World Trade 0.0062%Rnk 1761 / 4644

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Overview This page contains the latest trade data of 6-hexanelactam (epsilon-captolactam). In 2023, 6-hexanelactam (epsilon-captolactam) were the world's 1761st most traded product, with a total trade of $1.4B. Between 2022 and 2023 the exports of 6-hexanelactam (epsilon-captolactam) decreased by -27.6%, from $1.93B to $1.4B. Trade in 6-hexanelactam (epsilon-captolactam) represent 0.0062% of total world trade.

6-hexanelactam (epsilon-captolactam) are a part of Nitrogen Heterocyclic Compounds.

Exports In 2023 the top exporters of 6-hexanelactam (epsilon-captolactam)  were Belgium ($444M), Russia ($406M), Germany ($130M), China ($104M), and United States ($65.3M).

Imports In 2023 the top importers of 6-hexanelactam (epsilon-captolactam) were Germany ($430M), China ($229M), Chinese Taipei ($180M), Italy ($122M), and Switzerland ($55.4M).

Ranking 6-hexanelactam (epsilon-captolactam) ranks 331st in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description 6-hexanelactam, or epsilon-captolactam, is an organic compound that can be used as a precursor to various commercial products. The compound can be used as an intermediate in the synthesis of captopril, which is used to treat hypertension. The compound can also be used in the synthesis of carbapenems, which are a type of antibiotic.

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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)Belgium$444M
Top Destination (2023)Germany$430M

In 2023 6-hexanelactam (epsilon-captolactam) were the world's 1761st most traded product (out of 4,644).

In 2023, the top exporters of 6-hexanelactam (epsilon-captolactam) were Belgium ($444M), Russia ($406M), Germany ($130M), China ($104M), and United States ($65.3M).

In 2023, the top importers of 6-hexanelactam (epsilon-captolactam) were Germany ($430M), China ($229M), Chinese Taipei ($180M), Italy ($122M), and Switzerland ($55.4M).

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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2022 -  2023)China$39.1M
Top Destination Growth (2022 -  2023)China$87.8M

Between 2022 and 2023, the exports of 6-hexanelactam (epsilon-captolactam) grew the fastest in China ($39.1M), United States ($12.1M), Russia ($9.93M), Slovakia ($1.78M), and Chinese Taipei ($699k).

Between 2022 and 2023, the fastest growing importers of 6-hexanelactam (epsilon-captolactam) were China ($87.8M), United Arab Emirates ($636k), Japan ($590k), Ukraine ($166k), and Brunei ($163k).

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Exporters of 6-hexanelactam (epsilon-captolactam) (2022 - 2023)

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Market Concentration

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This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of 6-hexanelactam (epsilon-captolactam).

In 2023, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 2.79. This means that most of the exports of 6-hexanelactam (epsilon-captolactam) are explained by 6 countries.

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Value of Exports in 6-hexanelactam (epsilon-captolactam)

Net Trade

TOP NET EXPORTER (2023)Belgium$430M
TOP NET IMPORTER (2023)Germany$299M

This map shows which countries export or import more of 6-hexanelactam (epsilon-captolactam). Each country is colored based on the difference in exports and imports of 6-hexanelactam (epsilon-captolactam) during 2023.

In 2023, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of 6-hexanelactam (epsilon-captolactam) were Belgium ($430M), Russia ($406M), United States ($61.5M), Japan ($53.6M), and Thailand ($36.6M).

In 2023, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of 6-hexanelactam (epsilon-captolactam) were Germany ($299M), Chinese Taipei ($179M), China ($125M), Italy ($122M), and Switzerland ($55.3M).

Net Trade (2023)

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Top 10 Exporters Countries of 6-hexanelactam (epsilon-captolactam) 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 (2023)

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