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2022
World Trade $754MRnk 2491 / 4648
2022
Top Exporter | Top Importer $245M | $60.9MChina | United States
2022
Product Complexity 0.53Rnk 1585 / 4653
2021 - 2022
Export Growth (CAGR) 9.27%Rnk 1696 / 4648
2022
Share of World Trade 0.0032%Rnk 2491 / 4648

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Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Cationic surface-active agents. In 2022, Cationic surface-active agents were the world's 2491st most traded product, with a total trade of $754M. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of Cationic surface-active agents grew by 9.27%, from $690M to $754M. Trade in Cationic surface-active agents represent 0.0032% of total world trade.

Cationic surface-active agents are a part of Cleaning Products.

Exports In 2022 the top exporters of Cationic surface-active agents  were China ($245M), United States ($99.4M), South Korea ($74.5M), Germany ($70.9M), and Spain ($39.2M).

Imports In 2022 the top importers of Cationic surface-active agents were United States ($60.9M), Canada ($43.1M), South Africa ($41.5M), Indonesia ($41.4M), and Italy ($36.1M).

Ranking Cationic surface-active agents ranks 1585th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description Cationic surface-active agents are used to create positive charges on fabrics. They work to bind the materials together and reduce static. They are also used in fabric softeners and dryer sheets.

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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)China$245M
Top Destination (2022)United States$60.9M

In 2022 Cationic surface-active agents were the world's 2491st most traded product (out of 4,648).

In 2022, the top exporters of Cationic surface-active agents were China ($245M), United States ($99.4M), South Korea ($74.5M), Germany ($70.9M), and Spain ($39.2M).

In 2022, the top importers of Cationic surface-active agents were United States ($60.9M), Canada ($43.1M), South Africa ($41.5M), Indonesia ($41.4M), and Italy ($36.1M).

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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2021 -  2022)China$47.5M
Top Destination Growth (2021 -  2022)South Africa$26.3M

Between 2021 and 2022, the exports of Cationic surface-active agents grew the fastest in China ($47.5M), South Korea ($15.4M), United States ($14.7M), Thailand ($3.12M), and Mexico ($2.82M).

Between 2021 and 2022, the fastest growing importers of Cationic surface-active agents were South Africa ($26.3M), Italy ($11.5M), Russia ($10.6M), United States ($10.2M), and Brazil ($9.63M).

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Exporters of Cationic surface-active agents (2021 - 2022)

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Market Concentration

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This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of Cationic surface-active agents.

In 2022, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 3.69. This means that most of the exports of Cationic surface-active agents are explained by 12 countries.

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Value of Exports in Cationic surface-active agents

Net Trade

TOP NET EXPORTER (2022)China$219M
TOP NET IMPORTER (2022)South Africa$39M

This map shows which countries export or import more of Cationic surface-active agents. Each country is colored based on the difference in exports and imports of Cationic surface-active agents during 2022.

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Cationic surface-active agents were China ($219M), South Korea ($64.4M), Germany ($57.6M), United States ($38.5M), and Spain ($31.3M).

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Cationic surface-active agents were South Africa ($39M), Indonesia ($33.7M), Canada ($32.3M), Vietnam ($27.5M), and Russia ($22.2M).

Net Trade (2022)

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This visualization shows the countries that have an important ratio of their trade related to Cationic surface-active agents.
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Top 10 Exporters Countries of Cationic surface-active agents 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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