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293371 (Harmonized System 1992 for 6-digit)

2022
World Trade $1.75BRnk 1616 / 4648
2022
Top Exporter | Top Importer $536M | $466MBelgium | Germany
2022
Product Complexity 1.36Rnk 295 / 4653
2021 - 2022
Export Growth (CAGR) -6.56%Rnk 3705 / 4648
2022
Share of World Trade 0.0074%Rnk 1616 / 4648

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Overview This page contains the latest trade data of 6-hexanelactam (epsilon-captolactam). In 2022, 6-hexanelactam (epsilon-captolactam) were the world's 1616th most traded product, with a total trade of $1.75B. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of 6-hexanelactam (epsilon-captolactam) decreased by -6.56%, from $1.87B to $1.75B. Trade in 6-hexanelactam (epsilon-captolactam) represent 0.0074% of total world trade.

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

Exports In 2022 the top exporters of 6-hexanelactam (epsilon-captolactam)  were Belgium ($536M), Russia ($358M), Netherlands ($162M), Japan ($156M), and Germany ($135M).

Imports In 2022 the top importers of 6-hexanelactam (epsilon-captolactam) were Germany ($466M), Chinese Taipei ($283M), Italy ($214M), China ($124M), and Switzerland ($93.3M).

Ranking 6-hexanelactam (epsilon-captolactam) ranks 295th 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 (2022)Belgium$536M
Top Destination (2022)Germany$466M

In 2022 6-hexanelactam (epsilon-captolactam) were the world's 1616th most traded product (out of 4,648).

In 2022, the top exporters of 6-hexanelactam (epsilon-captolactam) were Belgium ($536M), Russia ($358M), Netherlands ($162M), Japan ($156M), and Germany ($135M).

In 2022, the top importers of 6-hexanelactam (epsilon-captolactam) were Germany ($466M), Chinese Taipei ($283M), Italy ($214M), China ($124M), and Switzerland ($93.3M).

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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2021 -  2022)China$73.1M
Top Destination Growth (2021 -  2022)Chinese Taipei$37.8M

Between 2021 and 2022, the exports of 6-hexanelactam (epsilon-captolactam) grew the fastest in China ($73.1M), Russia ($27.6M), Belgium ($21M), Turkey ($9.81M), and Spain ($7.55M).

Between 2021 and 2022, the fastest growing importers of 6-hexanelactam (epsilon-captolactam) were Chinese Taipei ($37.8M), Switzerland ($28.5M), South Korea ($15.7M), Vietnam ($12M), and Indonesia ($11.9M).

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Exporters of 6-hexanelactam (epsilon-captolactam) (2021 - 2022)

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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 2022, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 3.09. This means that most of the exports of 6-hexanelactam (epsilon-captolactam) are explained by 8 countries.

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

Net Trade

TOP NET EXPORTER (2022)Belgium$475M
TOP NET IMPORTER (2022)Germany$331M

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 2022.

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of 6-hexanelactam (epsilon-captolactam) were Belgium ($475M), Russia ($358M), Japan ($156M), Netherlands ($153M), and Czechia ($87.6M).

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of 6-hexanelactam (epsilon-captolactam) were Germany ($331M), Chinese Taipei ($283M), Italy ($213M), Switzerland ($93.3M), and Indonesia ($63.4M).

Net Trade (2022)

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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 (2022)

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